Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern
- Upright, vase-shaped form
- Soft and delicate green-grey fronds
- Resembles a small palm tree at times
- Provide bird cover
- Thrives in shade but does equally well in sun if provided with moisture
- Category: Fern, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Ostrich Fern
- Size: #1 -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$26.00
Regal in its upright, vase shaped form, Ostrich Fern provides a commanding presence in the American Beauties garden. With its soft, green-gray, delicate fronds, this plant also introduces a touchability factor to a wide range of landscape locations from shade to sun. It prefers moist well-drained soil and thrives in shade but will be equally stunning in a sunny location if given a lot of moisture, like that available from a pond side or water garden side planting. Ostrich Fern almost looks like a small palm tree at times and its vase forming stems provide needed bird cover whether planted in sun or shade.
Growing Tips for Matteuccia struthiopteris
Thrives in a rich evenly moist soil and loves dappled sunlight to shade. Avoid areas under water robbing trees that will dry the soil too much.