Ostrich Fern #1 (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

Large, arching deep green fronds. Average to wet soils. Tolerates sun with adequate moisture. Tough and easy to grow. Good mixed with spring ephemerals like VA Bluebells which will be dormant by the time it reaches full size. Host for 2 species of Lepidoptera. Wide spreading. OH native. 3-4′ Zone 3