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Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris

Exposure
  • Sun or Shade
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
6' 4' 1.8m 1.2m
Height: 3' - 6'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.8m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
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  • 36 - 72 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    91cm - 1.8m
    91cm - 1.2m
    91cm - 1.2m

    Features

    A tall, native fern. Bright green fronds. Bronze-gold fall foliage color.

    Foliage Interest
    Bog Plant
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 72 Inches 91cm - 1.8m
    Spacing: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun or Shade

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Moist, humus rich soil. Tolerates any sun exposure. In full sun, keep moist.

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