Asplenium trichomanes
Asplenium trichomanes
Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair Spleenwort
Already purchased a few years ago, it has developed well, which encouraged me to order again for another spot in the garden; arrived quickly, in good condition, planted immediately; awaiting its next expansion.
Martine, 02/11/2025
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Description
Asplenium trichomanes, also known as Maidenhair Spleenwort, is a small evergreen fern that grows spontaneously in rocky and shaded areas. It is present in a wide area ranging from the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees and Alps to the Mediterranean coast. Hardy and adapted to Spartan conditions, this Maidenhair Spleenwort will thrive in gardens where the soil is scarce, such as in the crevices of walls, in rockeries, always far from the scorching sun.
Asplenium trichomanes belongs to the Aspleniaceae family, which includes about 700 species of terrestrial ferns, as well as those growing on tree branches (epiphytes) or on rocks (lithophytes). This Maidenhair Spleenwort, perennial with its erect rhizome, forms small, low and spreading but very dense tufts, 15 cm (6 in) tall and 20 cm (8i n) wide. Each tuft is composed of a multitude of leaves (called fronds) with almost black petioles and rachises. These slender fronds persist in winter, but can dry up in summer in case of drought, without harming the survival of the plant. Each frond, about 15 cm (6 in) long, is divided into 20 to 40 small rounded pinnules or divisions, of a lovely dark green colour with bronze reflections. The reproduction of this fern is ensured by the production of sori, which are small circular clusters of sporangia containing tiny spores. These sori, ranging from dark yellow to brown, form in the middle of spring on the undersides of the fronds. Note that this Asplenium thrives well in limestone soils.
This small fern, which thrives in shade or partial shade, finds its place in rockeries, on top of walls, or in the crevices of dry stone walls, which rarely receive direct sunlight. It can also be grown in pots, in a very well-draining mix. Under favourable conditions, it self-seeds in various places, always in rocky crevices, sometimes in the sun, sometimes in the shade depending on the region, but never in arid areas. Plant it also at the base of deciduous shrubs or along pathways. You can associate this Asplenium trichomanes with epimediums, hellebores, cyclamen hederifolium, and primroses, etc.
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Botanical data
Asplenium
trichomanes
Adianthaceae
Maidenhair Spleenwort
Western Europe
Planting and care
Asplenium trichomanes appreciates well-drained soils, rich in stones, that do not retain water. This fern grows spontaneously in very little soil, for example in a pocket of compost between the stones of a wall, in a rock garden, above a low wall. It tolerates the sun in cool regions; elsewhere, shade or partial shade are absolutely necessary. The further south you go, the more it seeks north-facing exposures. Note that it tolerates limestone and dry soils in summer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.