<-- Go Back

Awaiting product image

Matteuccia struthiopteris

OSTRICH FERN

Category: Ferns

Characteristics
Description

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Forms beautiful vase-shaped clumps of feathery fronds. 2 – 6′ tall. Brown fertile fronds remain erect during winter. Light to moderate shade; tolerates full sun if soil is kept wet. Prefers organically rich, moist soil. Spreads rapidly. Deer resistant. NE U.S. native. Zone 2.

<-- Go Back