Matteuccia struthiopteris

Fern - Ostrich

Ostrich Fern has edible fiddleheads in the spring, followed by tall green fronds. It is very wet site tolerant and is a deciduous rapid spreader. Matteuccia struthiopteris is also relatively sun tolerant, if in a wet location.

Height

48 Inches

Spread

60 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop
0	Matteuccia struthiopteris #2 (Ostrich Fern)	1239
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Full Shade
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

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Green

Companion Plants to Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
Bigleaf Goldenray

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Bigleaf Goldenray

Similar Plants to Matteuccia struthiopteris

Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet Coneflower

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Korean Feather Reed Grass

Osmunda cinnamomea
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