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Sign up freeMatteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich fern is a deciduous fern with tall, feathery fronds that resemble ostrich plumes, hence its common name. It forms dense, spreading colonies through underground rhizomes and produces distinctive fertile fronds in late summer that differ markedly from the sterile foliage fronds.
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Thrives in the same partial sun, high water conditions as ostrich fern
Water: High · Height: 90 cm · Soil: prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter; tolerates wet conditions
These three thrive alongside ostrich fern — and alongside each other.
