Botanical profile

Matteuccia 'The King'

Latin name
Matteuccia 'The King'
Common name
The King Fern
Family
Onocleaceae

An impressive variety of the ostrich feather fern , with even taller, more spreading fronds. It forms large, flared clumps of a luminous light green, perfect for structuring cool shade or streamside scenes. Hardy, vigorous and spectacular, it transforms every corner of undergrowth into a living tableau. The young fiddleheads of this fern are edible in spring after cooking, provided they are well identified, harvested young and in moderation. A true wild vegetable in the garden!

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
3
Exposure
Partial shade to shade
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Flower color
Without flowering (fern)
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
36" (91.5 cm)
Width
24" (61.0 cm)

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