Purple Maiden Oregano
Matteuccia struthiopteris
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Perennials: Lily
Ostrich Fern
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Brilliant deep purple flower spikes in mid-summer to fall with deep green leaves. Has a spreading habit. A culinary herb that grows as a ground cover.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Spreading
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division