Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Rich, moist |
| Soil pH | 5.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Native |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division of runners |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Toads, frogs |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Hostas, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart |
Where it came from
| Grower | Nature's Classic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep soil moist, do not let dry out.
Maintenance
Spreads rapidly by underground rhizomes.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
Produces edible fiddleheads in spring.