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Matteuccia struthiopteris/Ostrich Fern
Upright growing fronds in early autumn
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Upright growing fronds in early autumn
Upright growing fronds
Fronds is transition from late summer into fall
Fronds turn frown in autumn
Fronds medium green during spring and summer
Early fall foliage
Plant in western Canada
Fall is coming on
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Scientific Name:
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Common Name:
Ostrich Fern
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Does best in moist soils and should not be allowed to dry out. Does very poorly in hot areas of the south. Forms dense colonies spreading by below ground rhizomes. Finely dissected, medium green leaves resemble the feahery appearance of ostrich feathers, and thus its name.