Ostrich Fern

Botanical Name

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Min Zone

Max Zone

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

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