Ostrich Fern - 3.5 inch Pots (Minimum Quantity: 25 Plants)

Matteuccia struthiopteris, commonly known as the Ostrich Fern, is a majestic, deciduous fern prized for its tall, gracefully arching fronds that resemble the elegant plumes of an ostrich. This dramatic, fast-growing fern thrives in moist, shaded environments, forming striking, vase-shaped clumps that bring texture and movement to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or damp, low-lying areas. In spring, its delicate, coiled fiddleheads unfurl into vibrant green fronds, creating a lush, prehistoric feel in the landscape. These fiddleheads are edible, too. As summer progresses, the fertile fronds develop a rich, bronze hue, adding seasonal interest and contrast to the garden.

Transform your shade garden with the lush, architectural beauty of the ostrich fern! Hardy and low-maintenance, it flourishes in consistently moist soil and spreads gradually to form a natural, verdant backdrop. Whether planted along a woodland path, near a water feature, or as a striking focal point in a shaded border, its bold, feathery fronds bring an unmatched elegance to any landscape. Add Ostrich Fern to your garden today and enjoy its timeless, graceful presence for years to come!

Name(s): Matteuccia struthiopteris, Fiddlehead Fern, Ostrich Fern, Shuttlecock Fern.

Flower Color: None.

Bloom Time: Not applicable.

Foliage: Deciduous, dark green.

Height/Spread: 36 inches to 72 inches x 36 inches to 72 inches.

Climate Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, possibly hardy in 7, 8, 9, 10.

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Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade.

Soil Condition: Moist, pH 5.6 to 6.0.

Features: Deer resistant, native species, fiddleheads are edible.

Uses: Naturalizing, shade gardens, woodland gardens, fern collections, native plant collections.

Comments: Ostrich Fern makes a most impressive statement in the shade garden. This deciduous native fern produces dark green, erect fronds that are lance-shaped and divided. The mature fronds surround immature, dark brown ones. Mature height ranges from 36 inches to 72 inches!

Matteuccia struthiopteris thrives in partial to full shade in USDA climate zones 2 through 6, and is sometimes successful in zones 7 through 10. It requires moist soil with pH ranging from 5.6 to 6.0.

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