Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘The King’, commonly known as Ostrich Fern, is a vigorous, elegant native fern that makes a beautiful addition to shaded gardens and woodland landscapes across Long Island, New York.
This impressive perennial produces tall, upright, vase-shaped fronds that emerge fresh green in spring and create a lush, dramatic display throughout the growing season. ‘The King’ thrives in part shade to full shade and prefers consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, rain gardens, native plantings, and areas beneath established trees.
A reliable Long Island native plant for naturalistic landscapes, Ostrich Fern provides exceptional texture and seasonal interest while requiring minimal maintenance once established. Its strong upright form also makes ‘The King’ an excellent choice for mass plantings or as a bold backdrop for other shade-loving native perennials.