10 Ostrich Fern Bare Root Plants – Matteuccia struthiopteris – Fiddlehead Fern – Shade Perennial for Woodland Garden – Live Transplants

These 10 Ostrich Fern Bare Root Plants (Matteuccia struthiopteris) are a classic woodland favorite. Known for their tall, vase-shaped fronds and edible spring fiddleheads, ostrich ferns create a beautiful, naturalized look in shaded landscapes.

Perfect for woodland gardens, shade borders, stream edges, and cottage landscapes.

Elegant, tall, feathery fronds

Thrives in partial to full shade

Excellent for woodland or native-style gardens

Spreads naturally to create lush groundcover

Produces edible fiddleheads in early spring (when properly prepared)

10 healthy bare root fern crowns

Dormant and ready for planting

Carefully packaged to maintain moisture

Hardiness Zones: 3–7

Light: Partial to full shade

Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil

Mature Height: 3–5 feet

Spacing: 18–24 inches

Ostrich ferns naturalize beautifully and are ideal for shaded areas where other plants struggle.