Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deposition Side - Toe of Slope If the area is prone

If the area is prone to flooding

Genetic Origin unknown from the greater midwest

Install this plant in large groups to make a dramatic textured effect and a medium sized ground cover

Various insects and moths feed on this wild rye while birds will eat the seeds

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deposition Side - Toe of Slope If the area is proneA 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