Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Plume Fern)

Type Fern, Deciduous
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce attractive flowers.
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Plume Fern)
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