Ostrich Fern
With its deep green, 3-4 ft. tall fronds, the Ostrich Fern is a beautiful North American native that will complement any landscape. In the spring you can stir-fry the delicious fiddleheads (young, unopened fronds) that taste somewhat like asparagus. Ostrich Fern likes partial shade and cool, moist soil.
Latin Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Site and Soil: Partial shade and cool moist soil.
Pollination Requirements: No pollination is required
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40 F.
Size at Maturity: 3-4 ft. in height.
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 2