Venus Maidenhair Fern

Widespread but sparse distribution in Florida largely based on where limestone is exposed at the surface.  If you have limestone it is appropriate to plant it even if the location is not shown on the map.



Small specimen plant or groundcover. Also grows well as a container plant. A good addition to a rock garden. Prefers settings that are well drained but moist (Osario 2001).  Note that the range, as shown is where limestore is is near the surface.  If you have it planted near concrete or limestore, it should do well throughout Florida.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Said to be resistant to deer.

Moist hammocks and can grow attached to rock outcroppings if moisture is consistently present in the area.

• Interesting foliage