Twenty years ago (2006), we were botanizing in Southern Alabama, when I spied a particularly unique clump of Adiantum pedatum with finely divided fronds. Despite the common name, Northern maidenhair fern, this was growing at the Southern extreme of its natural range. A small division returned back with us to NC, where it has formed a stunning clump, thriving in full sun, where the soil is kept reasonably moist. Our selection, which we’ve named Adiantum pedatum ‘St. Clair’, for the county where it was found, has matured at 18″ tall and 2′ wide. It’s our hope that we can propagate enough to share within the next year or two.
Yes! I have a spot waiting for it! I am grateful for your Alabama botanizing trips.