Melinda Myers

Royal Fern

Botanical Name

Osmunda regalis

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

10

Height

3 feet

Width

3 feet

Light

Shade

Soil

Moist to wet, acidic

Planting & Care

• Royal fern prefers cooler summer climates
• Will tolerate some sun if given consistent moisture
• Works well in the woodlnad garden as well as along ponds, streams water gardens and bogs
• Develops a massive clump that is hard to divide

Problems

None serious