Ferns
Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
The ostrich fern erupts each spring with perfectly symmetrical shuttlecock fronds that reach skyward with almost unnatural precision. Its formal beauty belies its wild origins.
Light
Partial Shade
Water
Moist
Height
Tall
Foliage
Deciduous
Border
Back
Middle
Container
Thriller
How to Use
Mass along stream banks or in moist, shaded areas where it can spread. The architectural fronds look stunning reflected in still water.