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
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