Ostrich Fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris

Common Name: Ostrich Fern
Botanical Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Category: Ferns
Soil Conditions: Rich, Peaty, Moist , Average/Adaptable, Wet
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Shade, Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Height: 4-6 feet
Description: A fern with dark green fronds that emerge from a central crown. Grows 21-72 inches tall. The fronds form a beaded plume persistent through winter. Prefers shade to partial sun and fertile, moist to wet soils. Best source for delicious fiddleheads!
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