Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Western Maidenhair Fern is deer resistant.

Adiantum aleuticum

Deer: Rarely
Height: 3 ft (91 cm)
Spread: 3 ft (91 cm)
Zones: 3–9
Light: Partial shade

Fern

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum)

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Also called Western Maidenhair, Serpentine Maidenhair, Aleutian Maidenhair, Five-Fingered Fern

More details

Light: Partial shade
Water: Medium
Type: Fern
Maintenance: Low
Bloom: Fall, Spring, Summer

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