Ostrich Fern ‘Jumbo’ (matteuccia struthiopteris)

Possibly the largest of the hardy ferns, this selection is exceptionally vigorous, growing to 7′ tall with fronds as much a 9′ long. Under favorable conditions (moist, rich soil and preferably a bit of shade), this selection can grow to over head height, so that an adult can walk through a grove of them under the foliage as if in a grove of tree ferns.