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ostrich fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris (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 |