Fern

Osmunda regalis

Royal Fern

Plant Type: Fern

Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant

Mature fronds are lance-shaped and light green and grow in a vase shape. The fronds resemble leaves from plants in the legume family such as a locust tree. Spreads slowly.

Height

36-48"

Spread

48"

Osmunda regalis Plant Care:

Prefers consistently moist, fertile, acidic soil, but adapts to lesser conditions.

Royal Fern Merit Awards and Special Collections

Royal Fern Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Early Season (March - April)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant