Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Resembling ostrich feathers, tall elegant fronds of Ostrich Fern create an instant “woodsy” effect for shady and sunny areas.

Vivid bright grass green, its symmetric clumps of arching fronds are pleasing against the foliage and flowers of natives like Foam Flower and Jacob’s Ladder.

Ostrich Fern is naturally found along rivers, in swamps and moist forests so it like wet…especially if grown in sun. Ostrich Fern will yellow and burn in hot sun. It is a gorgeous space-filler for areas planted with perennials becoming dormant by summer. Colonizes well. Provides shelter and shade for birds, frogs, salamanders and toads.

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The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!