Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deer Resistant Photo By: Fritzflohrreynolds (Own work)

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It is typically found in rich open woodlands and at the bottom of bluffs and slopes

it is a cute short prairie or savanna plant that performs well in normal to dry landscapes

Grows best in rock stream edges and substrates and spreads through roots

Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) is a medium-sized deciduous shrub found in moist lowland areas swamp borders

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) Deer Resistant Photo By: Fritzflohrreynolds (Own work)A great woodland garden fern that is the most widely cultivated in the Chicago area. Arching elegance in mass plantings. Spreads slowly, but can take over a large space over time. It is however, easily controlled by digging the root corms as the need arises to control its spread. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Woodland Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic Height 2' 4' Flower Color N A Flower Time N A Deer Resistant Frequently Asked Questions Why