Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich fern)

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich fern

  • Spread: 3-6′ x  5-8′
  • Light: ☁️
  • Water: Medium, Moist
  • Soil: Clay, Loamy/Fertile
  • Bloom Time: NA
  • Bloom Color: N/A
  • Deer Resistance: Yes
  • Wildlife Value: 🏡🐝🦋
  • Ecological Value: Host to several Moths – Ostrich Fern Borer; provides shelter for small birds/mammals
  • Design Value: Alkaline soil; ground cover; wet areas near streams or ponds

Herbaceous Ferns