I have these growing along a west wall in our walkout garden. It is a shady location. This stand of ferns have been there for a number of years. They fill in beautifully and last until late summer. In 2019 they grew to about 60 inches.
Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 6'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.8m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
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Details
36 - 72 Inches36 - 48 Inches36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.8m91cm - 1.2m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
A tall, native fern. Bright green fronds. Bronze-gold fall foliage color.
Foliage InterestBog PlantResists:DeerRabbitsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 72 Inches 91cm - 1.8mSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:GroundcoverMaintenance Notes:Moist, humus rich soil. Tolerates any sun exposure. In full sun, keep moist.
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2 Reviews
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SHANNON HOLMBERG, Iowa, United States, 4 years ago
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