Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-7, that matures to about 3-6 ft × 5-8 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with high water needs in well-drained and occasionally-wet soil. It stands up well to deer and wet soil.

USDA zones

3-7

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

High

Mature size

3-6 ft × 5-8 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-wet

Tough against

Deer, Wet soil

Native to

Europe, eastern Asia, eastern North America