Matteuccia struthiopteris
OSTRICH FERN, SHUTTLECOCK FERN
Onocleaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous fern

Hardiness zones: 2-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, SW Asia-Middle East, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, North America

Other Botanical Names: Matteuccia nodulosa, M. pensylvanica, Onoclea pensylvanica, Pteretis pensylvanica, P. struthiopteris var. pensylvanica, Struthiopteris nodulosa, S. pensylvanica

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Matteuccia struthiopteris
OSTRICH FERN, SHUTTLECOCK FERN
Onocleaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous fern

Hardiness zones: 2-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & bush designs

Uses: pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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