Ostrich Fern
Fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris
Height:
30 - 36 in.
Width:
18 - 24 in.
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure:
Partial Shade / Shade
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
3 - 7
The Gardener's Notepad
The mention of 'Ostrich Fern' usually gets a love/hate response, and I would say that both are understandable. For the "love" reaction, I will say I really do like seeing masses of these tall pleasantly green Ferns and they have very informal, woodsy, (read 'relaxing') effect on their surroundings. However, for those that "hate" them, you can't deny that once you got 'em, you got 'em, and they ain't leaving without a proper fight. All that being said, they will do much better if given consistent moisture in good shade. Location, location, location.