Fiddlehead Fern

Fiddlehead Fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris The Fiddlehead Fern also known as Ostrich Fern, is a woodland beauty with fronds resembling the plumage of an ostrich. This fern is native to North America and is naturally found in shaded moist habitats such as stream and river banks. This fern is large, growing up to 6 ft tall and around 4 ft across, and easily naturalizes forming colonies of lush, feathery fronds. The sterile fronds emerge upward from the rhizome and gentle arch outward from the base, while the fertile brown fronds develop erect from the center of the plant. This fern is deciduous, with fronds beginning to dieback after the first frost in autumn. However, the fertile fronds remain throughout the winter, adding a lovely brown tone to the landscape. Plant Details - Fiddlehead Fern Family: Onocleaceae Hardiness Zones: 3–7 Light Requirement: Partial shade to full shade Water Needs: Moderate to high Height: 3 - 6 ft Spread: 2 - 4 ft Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: NA Flower Color