Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deer Resistant Grows best in rock stream

Grows best in rock stream edges and substrates and spreads through roots

Blackhaw is usually grown as a large

This plant can tolerate some deep shade so it is quite versatile

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Flower Time July-September

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deer Resistant Grows best in rock streamA 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