Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Large and vase-shaped, with beautifully textured fronds, Ostrich Fern creates a dramatic effect in the shade garden. Excellent for naturalizing, it is a good choice for stabilizing soils along shady stream banks and …
Plants
1-4
$7.99
ea.
5-10
$6.99
ea.
11+
$5.99
ea.
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SKU
00960-04
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
| Height | 3' - 5' |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Bloom Time | July, Aug |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Deer Resistant |
Large and vase-shaped, with beautifully textured fronds, Ostrich Fern creates a dramatic effect in the shade garden. Excellent for naturalizing, it is a good choice for stabilizing soils along shady stream banks and ravines. While many ferns prefer acid to neutral soils, Ostrich Fern is tolerant of a wider range of soils. In optimal moist conditions Ostrich Fern can spread and form dense colonies. The emerging fiddlehead shoots are considered a delicacy, when cooked. Ostrich Fern is both, deer and rabbit resistant.
