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Western Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
In stock · from $14.99
Slender, dark purple-black stems hold bright green leaflets. Tolerant of heavy shade to some sun. Prefers well-draining soil and will not thrive in constantly boggy soils. Cold hardy and native to Western Northern America, including the mountains of Utah.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-12.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Western Maidenhair Fern get?
About 24-30" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Western Maidenhair Fern need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Western Maidenhair Fern need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Western Maidenhair Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Western Maidenhair Fern deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Western Maidenhair Fern in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Western Maidenhair Fern wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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