This plant is a perennial plant and will come back year after year. The fantastic green color that this plant displays constantly improves the look of a house. The plant grows best in the USDA zones 3-9. Botanical Latin Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris Common Name: Ostrich Fern, shuttlecock fern, Fiddlehead Ferns Sun Exposure: Shade to part shade Mature Height: 5' Spread:2'-3' Spacing: 1.5.' Growth Rate: Fast Flowering Time: N/A How Long It Flowers: N/A Flower Color: N/A Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, fine-grain soil Pruning: None needed. The plant emerges in spring and dies back in fall. Shop now at: https://www.tennesseewholesalenursery.com/wholesale-fiddlehead-ferns-for-sale/