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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

• »  Upright, vase-shaped form
• »  Soft and delicate green-grey fronds
• »  Resembles a small palm tree at times
• »  Provide bird cover
• »  Thrives in shade but does equally well in sun if provided with moisture

• Category:Perennial
• Hardiness Zone:3-7
• Height:4-6 ft
• Spread:3-4 ft
• Bloom Color: Green Shades

Regal in its upright, vase shaped form, Ostrich Fern provides a commanding presence in the American Beauties garden. With its soft, green-gray, delicate fronds, this plant also introduces a touchability factor to a wide range of landscape locations from shade to sun. It prefers moist well-drained soil and thrives in shade but will be equally stunning in a sunny location if given a lot of moisture, like that available from a pond side or water garden side planting. Ostrich Fern almost looks like a small palm tree at times and its vase forming stems provide needed bird cover whether planted in sun or shade.