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Ostrich Fern -

(Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Garden Fern, Shuttlecock Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae Genus: Matteuccia Species: struthiopteris Cultivar: 'The King'

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Ostrich Fern

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Plant Type: Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 2A · -50° to -45° F, Zone 2B · -45° to -40° F, Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Average Height: 4' to 5'

Fragrances: None

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Accent, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Arching, Clumping, Upright, Vase-shape

Theme Gardens: Perennial, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 5.5, 6

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