European Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Large, graceful fronds resemble ostrich plumes. Excellent fern for woodland gardens and damp areas such as edging around a pond. Provide humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil for best performance. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | mat-TEW-shee-uh struth-ee-OH-ter-is |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 3 to 5 ft. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. Spreads by underground stems. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 3645 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Large, graceful fronds resemble ostrich plumes. Excellent fern for woodland gardens and damp areas such as edging around a pond. Provide humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil for best performance. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | mat-TEW-shee-uh struth-ee-OH-ter-is |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 3 to 5 ft. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. Spreads by underground stems. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 3645 |
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