Ostrich Fern
Perennial

Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Tall vase-shaped fronds that unfurl from fiddleheads in spring. Spreads to form dramatic colonies.

Bloom Season
May - Sep
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Sun Requirements
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
● Full ShadeUnder 2 hours
Water Needs
High
Consistently moist
Size & Zones
3-5' tall
USDA Zones 3-7
Bloom Colors
Green
Traits
♣ Native Species△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
LoamClay
Pairs Well With
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