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