Matteuccia struthiopteris
shuttlecock fern
Description
A deciduous, stoloniferous fern forming colonies of erect rosettes to 1.5m in height, with lance-shaped, bright green, bipinnatifid sterile fronds surrounding shorter, brownish fertile fronds
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs