Ostrich Fern dwarf and remove spent flower stems

and remove spent flower stems after the bloom cycle finishes

Few perennials rival the pollinator power of Wood’s Purple Aster

The growth rate is moderate: not so fast that it outgrows its space overnight

Keep the crown from sitting in soggy soil

just a neat groundcover rose that stays in bounds

Ostrich Fern dwarf and remove spent flower stemsTall feathery fronds with a graceful woodland texture. Ostrich Fern produces tall, upright, green fronds that arch outward in a vase shape, creating the soft, feathered look that gives this fern its common name. The fresh green fronds bring movement, height, and cooling texture to shaded landscapes, making them especially useful where homeowners want a more natural woodland feel. Use Ostrich Fern to soften shaded foundations, fill under open canopy