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The King Ostrich Fern (#1)

The King Ostrich Fern (#1)

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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern is a fast-spreading native fern known for its tall, upright fronds that resemble ostrich plumes. It creates a lush, tropical look in shaded landscapes and quickly fills in large areas. Ideal for woodland settings, naturalized plantings, and mass groundcover where space coverage is needed.

Key Features

  • Tall, upright “plume-like” fronds
  • Spreads to form colonies (fast coverage)
  • Native and cold-hardy
  • Creates lush, full look in shade
  • Excellent for mass planting

Specs

  • Mature Height: 3–5 ft (can reach 6 ft in ideal conditions)
  • Mature Width: Spreading colony
  • Sun: Partial shade to full shade
  • Growth Rate: Fast (spreading)
  • Zone: 3–7
  • Form: Upright / colony-forming

Spacing Guidance

  • 2–3 ft spacing (will fill in)
  • 2–3 ft off structures


Why Add Ferns to Your Landscape?

  • Perfect for Shade Gardens: Ferns thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland and foundation plantings.
  • Soft Texture & Movement: Feathery fronds add contrast and visual interest alongside broader-leafed plants.
  • Low-Maintenance & Hardy: Many varieties return year after year with minimal care and strong cold tolerance.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

Plant Specs

Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Color
Green
Hardiness Zone
7-Mar
Deer Resistance
Yes
Moisture Control
Average to moist
Sun Exposure
Part Shade to Shade

PGNE-386

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