MATTEUCCIA STRUTHIOPTERIS

Plant Type-Fern,Perennial

Hardiness- ZONE 3-8

Mature Size-Height- 3 - 4 Ft Width- 2 -3 Ft

Flower Color - Green Shades

Description- Regal in its upright, vase shaped form, Ostrich Fern provides a commanding presence in the American Beauties garden. With its soft, green-gray, delicate fronds, this plant also introduces a touchability factor to a wide range of landscape locations from shade to sun. It prefers moist well-drained soil and thrives in shade but will be equally stunning in a sunny location if given a lot of moisture, like that available from a pond side or water garden side planting. Ostrich Fern almost looks like a small palm tree at times and its vase forming stems provide needed bird cover whether planted in sun or shade.

Attributes-Upright, vase-shaped form

Soft and delicate green-grey fronds

Resembles a small palm tree at times

Provide bird cover

Thrives in shade but does equally well in sun if provided with moisture