Jumbo 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 weather. Grows quickly but spreads slowly by underground rhizomes.
'The King' cultivar is a larger variety than the straight species. It features a large crown, a large vase-shaped clump of sterile fronds and fertile fronds that grow up to 50% larger than the species (often to as much as 7' tall).
Height : 4 to 7’
Spread: 3 - 5’
Pot size: 1 qt
Light: Full - partial shade
Moisture: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Bleeding heart, golden alexander, bellwort, wild columbine
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 weather. Grows quickly but spreads slowly by underground rhizomes.
'The King' cultivar is a larger variety than the straight species. It features a large crown, a large vase-shaped clump of sterile fronds and fertile fronds that grow up to 50% larger than the species (often to as much as 7' tall).
Height : 4 to 7’
Spread: 3 - 5’
Pot size: 1 qt
Light: Full - partial shade
Moisture: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Bleeding heart, golden alexander, bellwort, wild columbine
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 weather. Grows quickly but spreads slowly by underground rhizomes.
'The King' cultivar is a larger variety than the straight species. It features a large crown, a large vase-shaped clump of sterile fronds and fertile fronds that grow up to 50% larger than the species (often to as much as 7' tall).
Height : 4 to 7’
Spread: 3 - 5’
Pot size: 1 qt
Light: Full - partial shade
Moisture: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Bleeding heart, golden alexander, bellwort, wild columbine