Ostrich Fern {10 Bare Root plants}
Matteuccia struthiopteris, commonly called Fiddlehead or Ostrich Fern, offers an erect, feathery plume of vibrant, lush green, divided,
lanceolate
fronds that arch gracefully outward into a symmetric
clump.
So interesting to watch grow and examine at all maturity levels, Ostrich Fern has a magnificently dramatic effect when used for
naturalizing
foliage backdrops, foundations, boundaries, and fresh arrangements.
It grows from an entirely vertical crown but sends out lateral stolons to form new crowns. This unique trait makes Ostrich fern perfect for resisting floodwater destruction (like creek banks) because it can form such dense colonies. Ostrich fern will reward you with a quick-growing, lush thicket if you treat her to a light mulching of leaves around slightly exposed crowns. She does require moist soil, especially in hot, dry climates and prefers loamy, humus-rich soil in partial shade with only morning sun. If you do have heavy, clay soil, you will find that Ostrich Fern is also willing to grow there, and will reward you even more handsomely if you amend the soil. Edible tightly wound immature fronds (called fiddleheads) appear in spring, offering a delightful addition to your cooking repertoire as well as visual texture and interest to the garden. Fertile fronds are produced after the vegetative fronds and persist throughout the following winter; the spores shed in mid-winter. Winter dormant with a moderate growth rate, under good conditions you can expect Ostrich Fern to spread resonably fast by stout rhizomes. People love this fern because it is low-maintenance and easy to grow while offering reliable, rich color and height to full shade gardens. Things to Note Sunlight in zones 8-10 must be minimal or indirect. After spring, these are trimmed cut back to about 8 inches tall for shipment and will arrive as such. Interesting Fact ![]()
Edible
fiddleheads are considered a delicacy and have been named Vermont's state vegetable.
Try cooking these delightful vegetables by simply harvesting when about two inches from the ground and still tightly rolled.
Treat them as you would asparagus or try them in quiches and soups. Delicious!
Gardener Tips Ostrich ferns will grow quite large, but keep in mind that the larger they are the more moisture they will require. Ostrich ferns will thrive in deep shade, but anticipate them to be smaller than if they were placed in partial shade when planning your garden.
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Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know how many days delivery will take and can control exactly when your order will be shipped. Shipping information that applies to all plants: - Transit Time For Your Shipment (at most 3 days) - When We Ship - You May Specify Your Shipping Date - Lookup Shipping Date and Tracking Information - Special Delivery Instructions - No Shipments To: AK, AZ, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA or internationally - Changing Your Shipping Date - Accepting Delivery - Unpacking Your Order - Returns Performs best in well-drained (but moist) soil with added organic compost or peat moss. Best not to allow soil to dry out. Ferns have delicate foliage that often suffers during shipment and transplanting. Cut off any foliage that is broken, bent, brown or yellow - the plants will quickly recuperate with fresh growth. Bare root ferns are particularly prone to foliage loss, it is not uncommon to have to cut them off at ground level when transplanting. As long as the roots are firm they will recover, showing new growth within weeks during warm months.
General information that applies to all plants:
- Ground preparation, fertilization, pH - Planting instructions - Explanation and description of bare roots - How to plant bare root plants - If you cannot plant bare roots right away |
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