{"product_id":"matteuccia-struthiopsis","title":"Matteuccia struthiopsis - OSTRICH FERN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANYA'S TAKE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feathery fronds of the common (and yes, native) Ostrich Fern is a hallmark of many shady gardens. Yes, it does best in moist areas, but I've somewhat sucessfully grown it in my dry yard for years. It doesn't love my too dry soil, but it never completely dies. It always reaches out for more shade in my yard and wants to live! But I'm finally going to move on from it. What I've learned is that it's very tough and adaptable. With a solid layer of mulch it will grow just about anywhere in full shade. Even very dry shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall insects and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003e2-3' tall frond with fine textured leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003en\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3' x 2-3' in dry shade. I've seen it easily top 4' in moist conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Full shade to dappled shade. Sun will scorch this plant easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e  It can run a lot if it's happy. I didn't find it hard to control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance \u003c\/strong\u003e Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e It will tolerate much more than people think a fern will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  If you have full shade spot with a lot of compost or leaves for mulch. Or a moist spot or in a rain garden with full shade. Or maybe even where you have a downspout discharging area...as long as it's minimal sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native?  \u003c\/strong\u003eYup. DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285874\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57170476794161,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/ostrich_1.jpg?v=1793236221","url":"https:\/\/www.bipartisangardens.com\/products\/matteuccia-struthiopsis","provider":"Bipartisan Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}