Osmunda regalis
Common name: Royal Fern
Think big and prehistoric in shaded areas where moisture is persistant. Prefers sandy, acidic soils and periods of standing water. Will tolerate some sun if consistently moist to wet. Often found in high quality native habitats. It is slow to establish, but once mature has a large, shrub-like appearance and is very long-lived.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Ferns
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Durable Near High Traffic Areas, Uncompacted Urban Soils, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Wetlands, Woodlands
Growth form
Dence Growth Form, Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
N/A
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 7 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Retains leaves in winter Rain garden suited