Ostrich Fern
Botanical Name: Fern [Ostrich] Matteuccia struthiopeteri
Courtesy of Walters Gardens
About Ostrich Fern
A bold, hardy fern with tall, plumy fronds. It grows best in moist, rich organic soil, but will tolerate average soils. In ideal conditions, it will colonize. Its tall stature creates a bold, vertical garden element for shady beds and woodland sites.
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Plant Details
Common Name:
Ostrich Fern
Leaf Color:
Green
Sun Exposure:
Likes Shade to Part Shade
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
3ft to 5ft
Mature Width:
3ft to 6ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Wet Soils
Deer – low browse