The King Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
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Plant Details
| Variety | The King Ostrich Fern |
| Pronunciation | mat-TEW-kee-uh stroo-thee-OP-ter-iss |
| Aliases | Ostrich Fern |
| Category | Perennials |
| Subcategory | Fern |
| Type | Cultivar |
| Habit | Mounding |
| Zone | 2: -50° to -40° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade: 3-4 hrs |
| Height | 4–6 ft |
| Width | 4–6 ft |
| Uses | Cut Flower; Deer Resistant; Drought tolerant when established; Rabbit resistant; Cut to ground in March; May be used in large groupings towards the back of a border, but also very effective when used more as a single specimen. |
Description
It is one of the most impressive ferns of all, with very long, gracefully arching stipes rising from a large crown and spreading out in a vase shape to hold their enormous, finely cut fronds up for your careful inspection.
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