Ostrich Fern, Perennial, N/A, 90-120 cm (35-47 in), 60-90 cm (23-25 in), Full sun, Part shade, Moderate, 2, N/A, N/A, Deep Green, Adaptable, Clay, The most common and recognizable of the ferns, this is a very tough and hardy plant, featuring tall lacy fronds all season long; spreads aggressively and may require some control. Landscape use - great for textural effect, mass plantings naturalized and wooded areas. Rabbit resistant., Shade

Matteuccia strutheriopteris

Ostrich Fern

Garden(s):

Shade

Type:

Perennial

Height:

90-120 cm (35-47 in)

Spread:

60-90 cm (23-25 in)

Light:

Full sun, Part shade

Water:

Moderate

Zone:

Bloom Time:

N/A

Bloom Colour:

N/A

Foliage Colour:

Deep Green

Soil:

Adaptable, Clay

Notes:

The most common and recognizable of the ferns, this is a very tough and hardy plant, featuring tall lacy fronds all season long; spreads aggressively and may require some control. Landscape use - great for textural effect, mass plantings naturalized and wooded areas. Rabbit resistant.

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Matteuccia strutheriopteris

Ostrich Fern

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