ostrich fern

Botanical Name	Matteuccia struthiopteris
Common Name	ostrich fern
Family	Onocleaceae
USDA Zone	3 thru 7
Light Requirement	Part Shade to Full Shade
Season(s) of interest	spring, summer, fall
Height and Spread	3-6ft x 5-8ft (90-180cm x 150-240cm)
Flower Color	Non-Flowering
Attracts Wildlife	Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores
Additional Information	Native to Chicago Region.
Location in Lurie Garden	East Dark Plate