The large, lustrous, and graceful dark green fronds of this fern resemble ostrich plumes in summer after emerging as edible fiddleheads in spring. Will form a quick cover with spreading, underground rhizomes. Also known as Matteuccia struthiopteris.

• May

• Partial Shade
• Full Shade

• Well Drained
• Dry
• Moist
• Texture (Loam)
• Texture (Clay)
• pH Acid <6.0
• pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
• pH Alkaline >8.0

3-6'

1-10

Caterpillars

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe