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Ostrich Fern

A dramatic fern, very attractive in the shade garden or at woodland's edge. Bold foliage and spreading growth make this fern ideal as a background for other shade-loving perennials. Will tolerate full sun if soil is consistently moist; avoid windy sites.

Companion Plants

Creeping Jenny

False Spirea

Hosta

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Ostrich Fern

  • Botanical name

    Matteuccia struthiopteris

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 2 (-50°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    48" (122 cm)

  • Habit

    Arching

  • Feed

    Not recommended

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

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