Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia)

Deer won't touch this zone 3 hardy fern

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ZONE 3,4,5,6,7,8

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Zone 3 hardy fern for shade
Graceful upright fronds resemble ostrich feathers
Deer and pest proof
Elegant shade ground cover
Does well in shade or sun in moist, rich soil
3' tall
Ship size: Jumbo 1 Quart
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Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia) Description

Ostrich Fern, or Matteuccia struthiopteris, is a robust, vase-shaped fern for the shade garden. Ostrich fern will spread fast by underground rhizomes, thus it is an exceptional shade ground cover where it has room to roam, and intermingle with equally vigorous shade plants.

This shade plant grows best in rich, moisture retentive soil. It is not bothered by insects or diseases and as long as it can roam, needs no maintenance.

Plant this carefree fern with shade loving hydrangeas, broad-leaf hostas, colorful heucheras, and deer-proof hellebores.

Special features: Cold hardy, Cut foliage, Deer resistant, Easy care, Foliage interest, Moisture tolerant, Pest resistant, Rabbit resistant

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Quick Facts

Botanical name:
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Common name:
Ostrich fern
Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Sun exposure:
Shade, Part shade

Delivery:
See schedule
Ship form:
1 quart
Soil type:
Normal, Clay
Soil moisture:
Average, Moist

Height x width:
36" x 40"
Flower color:
None
Foliage color:
Green
Bloom season:
None

Uses:
Accent, Border, Container gardening, Foundation planting, Massing, Specimen, Woodland
Cannot ship to:
AK,CAN, HI, PR
Patent #:None

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PLANTING GUIDE

Soil: Easily grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil.
Light: Part shade to full shade.
Water: Thrives with consistent moisture
Spacing: 1.5 - 2 ft apart
Fertilizing: Annual application of compost. Inorganic fertilizers may burn roots.
Winterizing: Leaves should be trimmed to the ground in late fall, or early spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Spores are infertile. Can divide in spring every 3- 4 years.

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