Royal Fern - Osmunda regalis, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern
A majestic, vase-shaped deciduous fern, Osmunda regalis—commonly called Royal Fern or Flowering Fern—features large, broadly divided, bright green fronds rising 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) high (though it can reach 6 ft in optimal wet conditions). In spring, new fronds emerge with a coppery tint, topped by copper-brown fertile spikes that persist into fall, adding dramatic texture and seasonal contrast. Thriving in moist, humus-rich soils—especially along streams, ponds, rain gardens, and wet woodlands—it tolerates part to full shade and even full sun if moisture is constant. Very low-maintenance, deer- and rabbit-resistant, and pest-free, this fern is ideal for naturalistic landscapes that call for structure, texture, and winter silhouette.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Coppery new fronds & fertile spikes
- Vase-form clumping habit
- Deer & rabbit resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Bright green sterile fronds; coppery new fronds; copper-brown fertile spikes |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 24–48 in (60–120 cm); up to 72 in (180 cm) in moist sites |
| Plant Width | 24–36 in (60–90 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun with consistent moisture |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | FOLIAGE ONLY |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 36 in (90 cm); natural clumping |
