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Matteuccia struthiopteris, commonly called ostrich fern, is a clump-forming, upright to arching, rhizomatous, deciduous fern which typically grows 2-3′ tall in cultivation, but may reach 6′ tall in moist, cool climates in the wild. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Best in rich soils with constant moisture. Soil must never be allowed to dry out. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form dense colonies in optimum growing conditions. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Ostrich Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Matteuccia struthiopteris |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 3 – 6 ft. |
| Width | 5 to 8 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Moist |
| Water Needs | Consistently moist |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
