Wild Bergamot "Juniper" The Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

The Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is a gorgeous shade-loving perennial that get its name from fronds resembling ostrich feathers

When planted in the sun

It is also the larval food source of the Monarch Butterfly

Great when used as a background shrub in borders or foundation plantings

It makes an attractive

Wild Bergamot "Juniper" The Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)Wild Bergamot Plants for Sale Online Monarda fistulosa, commonly called Wild bergamot, comes from the dry rocky soils of the prairies in Missouri. A clump forming herbaceous perennial, wild looking lavender flowers grow atop solitary, terminal heads. The flowers rest upon showy, pinkish leaf brackets. Bees and butterflies love wild bergamot as much as people do. This plant is famously used in teas and perfumes.