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Osmunda regalis

royal fern

Royal fern begins the season by unfurling delicate red fronds, which mature to orange and then to green. Fertile fronds appear late in the season and put on a colorful display, making this species an excellent visual addition to any moist to wet woodland garden.



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Height: 24-42 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Non-Flowering

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing


North American Distribution


royal fern - Osmunda regalis from Native Plant Trust
royal fern - Osmunda regalis from Native Plant Trust