Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

Zone 4

Easy to grow native fern. Upright, plume-like fronds form a vase-shaped clump. Once established, will spread rapidly to form a large colony. A great fern for mass planting or naturalizing. Can be harvested for its edible fiddleheads. For part to full shade, in moist, humus soil. Will tolerate less than ideal conditions. HEIGHT: 60-90 cm SPREAD: 60-90 cm

1 gallon container size

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