This is a genus of ancient ferns, the only members of their family left outside Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. They are also among our largest native ferns. Their dense, intertwined root systems become large and wiry and are used in the culture of Orchids. All are deciduous and  prefer moist soils. Osmunda regalis, the Royal Fern, has a graceful, upright habit and large bold fronds, reddish when young. The fertile portions are brown clusters held at the tips of the central fronds, vaguely flowerlike from a distance.  In my experience this species really thrives in an evenly moist environment and makes an outstanding pondside plant. Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis is the American form of Royal Fern and can be slightly smaller than the European form.

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Part Shade-Shade / 3-4’ / Zone3-10 / Quart Pots / $9.95 ea.

Nursery Propagated Ferns - We do not sell ferns, or any other plants for that matter, that have been collected in the wild. All of our ferns have been nursery propagated. This not only protects wild populations, but potted, nursery propagated ferns are much easier to establish in the garden than plants dug in the wild and shipped bareroot.