European Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
SKU
3645
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.
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3 - 7 Change
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | mat-TEW-shee-uh struth-ee-OH-ter-is |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage clumps reach 3 to 5 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide; slowly spreads. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Shade Loving Foliage |
Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a general purpose fertilizer frequently during the growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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