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Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
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Here's one of the truly magnificent ferns from the American woodlands. With its very large vase shape, Ostrich Ferns create very dramatic vistas wherever they grow, often reaching 6 feet in height. They do not spread quickly and are very winter hardy, so they are very useful for the home gardener who wants a large, monumental specimen.
All that is needed for this grand plant is a partially or fully shaded spot, rich soil, and ample moisture. Ferns are a wonderful solution for your pesky deer problem – they tend to stay away from ferns and go for other, tastier plants. They are also a great addition to any shady spot in the garden. Their green, frilly plumes add interesting texture and provide a great backdrop for other, more colorful plants. They can also be planted on their own to provide a natural, woodland feel. You can also try planting ferns in a large container, setting them in a shady area on your porch or patio area. They will create an interesting conversation starter and wonderful addition to any container garden you may have. Cut ferns also make an elegant filler for flower arrangements and will add frilly texture to your favorite bouquets.
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Overall rating: 4.2777777 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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Very healthy condition
"Beautiful plants"
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"Seems very happy in the shade, under the giant catalpa tree (which casts shade into my garden). Planted it last fall and it's looking good now as the summer is progressing."
Survivors they are!
"using these plants to provide variety to the undergrowth in area that was largely English Ivy I had bought roots from another source earlier with several not surviving. After my repotting the American Meadows order due I poor packaging I let them recover in the greenhouse all 12 begin to flourish in growth then I noticed they seemed to yellow a bit so I planted them to get them out of the heat into the shade."
With patience, great hopes
"I'm working on creating a mass planting of the ostrich ferns, and my expectations are high. It was a great help to have the company replace the plants that arrived in terminal condition."
great little guy
"planted in a shady bed along a building under a tree, my "weird" bed that is damp. has survived one month no irrigation, including an early-spring heat wave. no new growth on it that i see, hopefully it settles in"
I would buy this again and again
"I love ostrich ferns. They are great for the woods next to my house. They already are reproducing and filling the area. It will take a few years, but I am looking forward to having them take over under the trees."
VERY happy about the ostrich fern - it is growing.
"I see these plants in Logan, UT - they are beautiful. It is growing slowly, in a shady spot - it is VERY hot here right now. I enjoy it. Hopefully it will continue to grow through the summer & fall."
Love this fern
"I mixed these ferns with my others including the red japanese fern. I sent previous pix, just wanted to add more."
Very hardy fern second year thought bigger
"Second year I was hoping it was going to be taller."
Slow growing
"Arrived very small, taking 3 years to get to 20" tall. . . far cry to 36" and a lifetime away from 60""