FRESH ROOTSTOCK: Ready to plant rootstock HARDY PERENNIALS: Attractive Ferns with the Ostrich Top CZ GUARANTEE: Buy with confidence from CZ Grain you are getting quality plants. Reach out with questions or concerns for a fast solution. Ostrich Fern Roots (Matteuccia struthiopteris) – Elegant, Hardy Fern for Shade Gardens and Woodland Landscapes Add lush, feathery texture to your garden with Ostrich Fern roots! These fast-growing, cold-hardy ferns unfurl into tall, graceful fronds that resemble ostrich plumes—perfect for shady borders, woodland gardens, or damp areas. Once established, they form striking, low-maintenance clumps and can naturalize beautifully over time. Botanical Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris Mature Height: 3–5 ft Light Requirements: Partial to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well-drained soil Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Features: Deer-resistant, spreads by underground rhizomes, edible fiddleheads in early spring (cook before consuming) Plant Ostrich Fern roots to create a lush, naturalized feel in your shade garden with timeless elegance and resilience.