Native plants for wetlands, fields or forests and an eclectic mix of other botanic delights

Matteuccia struthiopteris

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Ostrich Fern
A large and stately focal point.
Mature Size:
4
' Height /
3
' Spread
Expected Size:
/
Light Preference:
Shade
Soil Preference:
Moist (Mesic)
Price:
$15.00-$18.50/1 gal.

Matteuccia struthiopteris is known as the the Ostrich Fern or Shuttlecock Fern.  It is a tall crown and colony-forming fern, occurring in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in eastern and northern Europe.

It is a real stunner in the garden, due to its size and stately appearance.  Plant this in places where it remains relatively shaded and moist, where it can provide a visual focal point, either with a water feature, statuary, or next to a springhouse or shaded trellis.

The Ostrich Fern, along with Cinnamon Fern, are the most commonly harvested fiddleheads in the northeast. Word has it that hese two large-sized native ferns yield the most delicious fiddleheads in the vernal forest.  They are reputed to taste a bit like asparagus, but sweeter and a little more earthy.

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Prices listed are subject to change, based upon size change and availability.

We are a small local nursery with limited shipping capability. We will do our best to ship smaller material (usually 1 or 2 gallon), although we can sometimes ship larger plants with the pots removed.

We have some species that are not listed, as we have too few of them to make a full listing plausible. You can always inquire.

We will consider contract growing an order with appropriate advance notice and availability of seed, cuttings or lining out stock.

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