Royal Fern -

(Osmunda Regalis spectabilis)

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Other Common Names: Flower Fern
Family: Osmundaceae Genus: Osmunda Regalis Species: spectabilis

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Plant Type: Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Average Height: 3' to 4', 4' to 5', 5' to 6'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Under Shade Tree

Growth Habits: Clumping, Trailing / Spreading, Upright

Theme Gardens: Bog, Cottage, Perennial, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6

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Spores are located in brown, tassel-like, fertile clusters at the tips of the fronds, thus giving rise to the additional common name of flowering fern for this plant.

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(Osmunda Regalis spectabilis)

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