Melinda Myers

Ostrich Fern

Botanical Name

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

7

Height

4 feet

Width

4 feet

Light

Shade

Soil

Moist to wet

Planting & Care

• Ostrich fern is best in organically rich, moist, slightly acidic soils
• Soil should never be allowed to dry out or plants will scorch
• Intolerant of heat
• Shelter from wind
• Good companion plant to spring bulbs such as Virginia Bluebells - the fronds helps disguise the declining bulb foliage
• Naturalize in moist, shady woodland areas

Problems

None serious