Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Size:#1 Pot Common in natural areas particularly

Common in natural areas particularly areas that were grazed or a woody pioneer in disturbed areas

and folklore has it that the early settlers drank from these plants to survive

Sun Exposure: Sun

but its common name comes from its bark color

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Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Size:#1 Pot Common in natural areas particularlyA great woodland garden fern that is the most widely cultivated in the Chicago area. Arching elegance in mass plantings. Spreads slowly, but can take over a large space over time. It is however, easily controlled by digging the root corms as the need arises to control its spread. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Woodland Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic Height 2' 4' Flower Color N A Flower Time N A Deer Resistant Frequently Asked Questions Why