Maidenhair Fern is a fine-textured, spreading fern of moist to damp, shady woodlands and ravines. Preference is for part to full shade and moist to average, organic, woodsy soil. Grows 1 to 2 feet tall. Spreads by rhizomes to make an attractive lacy groundcover. Pairs well with Woodland asters, Jacobs ladder, wood phlox, geranium and other spring ephemerals.