MATTEUCCIA STRUTHIOPTERIS Small trees or rhododendron shrubs beneath

or rhododendron shrubs beneath

alkaline soils

Cherry Explosion Hydrangea likes protection from the hot afternoon sun

Tolerant of drought and polluted areas

then continues until fall

MATTEUCCIA STRUTHIOPTERIS Small trees or rhododendron shrubs beneathLatin Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris Description: Commonly called Ostrich Fern or Fiddlehead Fern, this shade perennial has deep green fronds that are shaped like Ostrich plumes (giving it its common name). A fast growing fern that grows upright arching and is best grown in moist soils. NATIVE TO ONTARIO Zone: 4 7Height: 120 180cmSpread: 90 120cmShape: UprightSun or Shade: Shade Part sunFoliage: GreenFall Colour: Green bronze