Royal fern
Osmunda regalis
Royal fern is a majestic, architectural fern that thrives in moist to boggy soil in dappled shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens and pond edges. It requires consistently high moisture and will struggle if the soil dries out, so mulch heavily around the base to retain water. This slow-establishing but long-lived perennial rewards patience with impressive fronds that can reach up to 6 feet tall.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist To Wet; Never Allow To Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
4 – 6
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 11, 2015 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
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