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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

  • Category: Fern
  • Hardiness Zone:3-8
  • Height:24-60 Inches
  • Spread:24-36 Inches
  • Foliage Color: Green

Foliage is shamrock green with vase-shaped arching fronds.
Exhibits nice golden fall color. A vigorous, tolerant, deciduous fern.
Mature size is largely dependent upon where it is situated.

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Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Moist
• Moist, but not boggy
Attributes
• Container
• Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Matteuccia struthiopteris

Tolerant of sun if in moist soil. Rich, moist woodland soils are ideal. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

Great Companions for Ostrich Fern