Matteuccia struthiopteris
Fern-Ostrich
- Upright, arching habit
- Spreads by shallow underground rhizomes
- Use as ground cover in woodland gardens
Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3-7
Tips for Homeowners:
Native to marshy areas and creekbeds, Ostrich ferns prefer to be grown in moist, humus-rich soil with a neutral pH. If planted in cool, moist locations, they will tolerate full sun. In general, however, they prefer open shade.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Upright
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Wet Soil/Wetlands