Matteuccia struthiopteris
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
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
155
Matteuccia struthiopteris #1 (NATIVE-Ostrich Fern)
742
Matteuccia struthiopteris #2 (NATIVE-Ostrich Fern)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Erosion Control
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Full Shade
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Native
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Native - Straight Species
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Rain Garden Plants
Soil Conditions
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Wet Site Tolerant
Foliage Color
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