Matteuccia pensylvanica (Ostrich Fern) silvery-green foliage It is an ideal companion

It is an ideal companion for Hosta 'Blue Angel' and Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

Disease resistant

Straw-colored inflorescences appear earlier than other varieties and persist through the changing seasons adding a beautiful wispy dimension to the upright foliage

Plant with Hosta

and Pink Supreme) offer increased heat and humidity tolerance and improved disease resistance

Matteuccia pensylvanica (Ostrich Fern) silvery-green foliage It is an ideal companionStately, upright 3 4' fronds resembling ostrich feathers grow by underground runners that die back in winter and reappear vigorously the next spring. The native Ostrich Fern tolerates wet soil conditions so give it room in moist, rich soil and it will provide erosion control as well as a dramatic effect. While it prefers open shade, it will tolerate sun in swampy areas. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 8