10 Ostrich Ferns Matteuccia struthiopteris Bare Root Perennial Shade Plants Native Woodland Garden

Transform your shade garden with these 10 Ostrich Ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris), delivered as bare root plants. Known for their elegant, feathery fronds that resemble ostrich plumes, these native perennials are ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, and naturalized landscapes.

Thriving in partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil, Ostrich Ferns are low-maintenance plants that add texture and lush greenery to your garden. Perfect for creating a serene, woodland-inspired space, these ferns also work beautifully as ground cover or accent plants.

• 10 Ostrich Fern plants (Matteuccia struthiopteris), bare root perennials
• Features feathery, arching fronds resembling ostrich plumes
• Thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil
• Perfect for woodland gardens, shady borders, and naturalized areas
• Low-maintenance, native plant that adds texture and lush greenery
• Color: Bright green foliage
• Features: Shade-loving, feathery texture, native plant
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich soil
• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist
• Sunlight: Partial to full shade
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Mature Size: 3-6 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Uses: Woodland gardens, shady borders, naturalized landscapes, ground cover
• Type: Roots

Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.