Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King' (The King Ostrich Fern)

Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 36" tall Origin: USA

This amazing selection of ostrich fern is the first we have trialed which thrives in the hot, humid South, where normal ostrich ferns fear to tread. The 3' tall deciduous rosettes (6' tall under ideal conditions) spread vigorously via underground rhizomes. In nature, these deer-resistant ferns are found in moist ditches and lowlands, but adapt well to drier garden conditions, where they grow a bit shorter. The plants are highlighted by the 18" brown fertile fronds that appear in fall and persist through the winter, when they can be spray painted with some cool psychedelic colors to freak out your garden visitors. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)