Description: Deciduous fern with bright green fronds that look like ostrich feathers. This fern is best suited for moist and shady areas. The ostrich fern can grow up to 6 feet tall. It can be used for wild gardens, nearby streams or ponds, in rain gardens, or as yard landscaping. The ostrich fern is low maintenance so long as the soil is moist and the soil avoids drying out. Mulching around this plant can help keep the soil moist and the roots cool.