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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

One of our tallest native Ferns, producing bright green leaves . Spreads by underground runners,

Plant type
Fern, Perennial
Height
3-4'
Width
3'
Hardiness zones
3–8
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Fast
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Landscape use
Mass Planting
Drought tolerant
No

Plant photos (5)

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