Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern
- Upright, arching habit
- Spreads by shallow underground rhizomes
- Use as ground cover in woodland gardens
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Matteuccia struthiopteris
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.