Royal Fern’s unique form and texture make it a perfect accent for moist to wet, shady areas. Its airy green and golden fronds appear in spring and can reach heights of 2 to 5 feet, making it one of the tallest ferns in New England.
Royal Fern is a larval host for various moth caterpillars. Its fronds turn yellow in the fall, and it likes protection from direct sunlight.
First photo: Anne Burgess, Creative Commons
Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)
SKU: OR01-SS
$15.00Price
$15.00 per 1 Gallon
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- Pollinator value: Low
- Wetland status: OBL
- Height: 2 to 3 feet, up to 5 feet
- Light: Part to full shade
- Soil: Medium to wet
- Landscape uses: Spreads slowly via rhizomes; accents for water gardens, bogs, pond areas; pair with Wild Ginger, Virginia Bluebells, Wild Strawberry
- Resistance: Deer
- Native range here