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Description
Ostrich fern can grow 6 ft high and almost as complete, making this fern the size of a bush. These plants love shade and moisture. They can lose their color in the summer if they are not protected from wind and hail, so they are near walls and house sides. This plant is edible and is considered a delicacy among individual nations.
One of the lushest and most beautiful ferns, the Ostrich Fern, gets its name from the distinctive plume of leaves resembling bright green spray ostrich tail feathers.
The leaves of this plant usually grow to be about three feet long and curve gracefully at the tips, and the plant itself is nearly equally broad. The new leaves are called fiddleheads since their shape is similar to that of a violin stem. They were a favorite food for Native Americans and are still eaten in many parts of the county.
Damp shady areas with fertile soil are excellent, and it serves equally well for borders, slopes and as a backdrop for flowering plants such as daffodils and iris, whose bright flowers stand out against the robust fern foliage.
Common Name: Ostrich Fern or Shuttlecock Fern
Sun Exposure: Prefers full or partial shade
Mature Height: Can reach a height of 5 feet
Spread: Aggressive Spreading Plants
Spacing: 24” to 36.”
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Flowering Time: non-flowering
How Long It Flowers: non-flowering
Flower Color: fronds are medium green
Soil Requirements: moist and sandy, well-drained
Pruning: Carefully break off any dead or brown fronds as soon as they appear
Flower Form: The Ostrich Fern, from a crown, stands vertically and then sends out lateral stolons or horizontal plant stems, which form new crowns. The front is long and tapers down to the base of the plant.
Reviews (2)
Posted by Penelope Ferguson on Aug 28, 2019
These look great around my pond.
Posted by Gary Sanchez on Aug 23, 2019
Fast Shipping!
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.