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USDA Zone: 3-9
This selection is extremely hardy and reported to grow up to 50% larger than its native parent, reaching up to 180cm or 6 feet or more in ideal conditions. Plants form a large, upright clump of big green fronds creating a tropical look and combining beautifully with Toad-Lilies and Hosta. Requires moist, rich soil where it will receive constant moisture. Edible fiddleheads but caution, cook thoroughly before consuming (in moderation). Easy and carefree. Also thrives in hot, humid southern regions where most Ostrich Ferns would not. Brown fronds appear in fall persisting through the winter and can be spray painted adding an interesting touch to floral arrangements. Deciduous.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Culinary
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Ground Cover
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Wild Flower
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Height
120-180 cm
47-70 inches
Spread
90-150 cm
35-59 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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