The King Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘The King’
Large, graceful fronds that resemble ostrich plumes. An excellent fern for woodland gardens and damp areas such as edging around a pond. Thrives in the hot, humid South where normal Ostrich Ferns fear to tread. Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes. An herbaceous perennial.
Height:
3-5′
Spread:
2′
Exposure:
Filtered Shade
Part Shade
Shade
Zone:
3-7
Information courtesy of Monrovia Grower