Matteuccia Ostrich Fern Ostrich (struthiopteris)

Transform your shaded areas into lush woodland settings with Ostrich Fern, the most recognizable native fern featuring tall, graceful fronds that resemble ostrich plumes. Growing 24 inches tall with a 4-foot spread, this hardy selection provides striking texture with its light green, lacy foliage throughout the growing season. The upright spreading habit creates impressive mass plantings and effective groundcover in areas where other plants struggle. Deer-resistant and tolerant of both sun and shade, this vigorous fern thrives in full sun to full shade and adapts to various moisture levels, making it ideal for naturalizing woodland gardens, moist borders, and creating dramatic textural effects in shaded landscapes.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
• Hardiness Zone: 1
• Plant Height: 24 inches
• Spacing: 3 feet
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
• Foliage: Light green, large fragrant ferny compound leaves
• Habit: Upright spreading
• Uses: Mass planting, general garden, groundcover, naturalizing, woodland gardens
• Plant Type: Fern