Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial fern
Common name: Royal Fern
Scientific name: Osmunda regalis
Foliage color: Light green to bluish-green, fertile fronds golden to rusty
Mature height: 1.0–1.5 m
Mature width: 0.8–1.2 m
Habit: Upright, graceful and elegant
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular to abundant
Soil type: Very moist to boggy, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 10
Drought tolerance: Very low
Nectar-producing plant: No
Attracts pollinators: No
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Water generously when planting and maintain consistently moist soil once established. Remove damaged or faded fronds to preserve its majestic silhouette.
Admire the golden fertile fronds that emerge in spring, creating a unique and seasonal botanical spectacle. This majestic and easy-to-grow fern thrives in wet areas, riverbanks, marshy undergrowth, and natural landscape designs.

