Plant Library

01 Annuals
02 Herbs
04 Perennials
10 Shrubs
13 Shrubs Fruit
11 Shrub Roses
06 Trees
07 Trees Fruit
03 Vegetables
14 Vines Fruit
12 Shrubs Vine
16 Bagged & Bulk
15 Fall Plants
05 Minnesota Natives
08 Evergreens
17 Lawn & Yard
09 Evergreen Shrubs

Fern Ostrich

Common Name: Fern Ostrich

Botanical Name: Matteucchia struthiopteris

Variety: N/A

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: N/A

Zone: 2 to 10

Exposure: Shade to Sun

Mature Height: 2-4'

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: Very tall vase-shaped form with gracefully arching fronds; very adaptable and tolerates some sun where soil is moist. Likes moist, humus-rich soil. Open shade preferred; however, can tolerate sun in swampy areas. Likes to be near water. Spreads slowly. Deciduous. 3-7 feet.