Humble Hen Farm & Nursery
Size: 36-48" H x 36-48" W
Common Name: Royal Fern 

Osmunda regalis

Osmunda regalis, commonly known as the Royal Fern, delivers a commanding, majestic presence to the landscape with its tall, stately clumps of bright green, locust-like leaflets that turn a spectacular golden-bronze in autumn. This primitive native giant excels in wet conditions, featuring unique, tassel-like fertile pinnae at the tips of its fronds that resemble clusters of golden-brown beads in mid-summer. Thriving beautifully in partial to full shade and rich, acidic, organic soils, it provides an unparalleled architectural anchor for rain gardens, pond edges, and damp woodland borders while proving completely unbothered by deer and rabbits.

Enhance your woodland display by pairing this variety with excellent companion perennials like the dark, dramatic foliage of Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' or the beautifully variegated fronds of Athyrium 'Crested Surf' Fern for contrasting textures and colors.

Info: Our plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots and develop large root systems. These are not a small liner but a plant you can put right into your garden. That means you will get a bigger plant right away compared to a starter plant. We guarantee you will get a true to type healthy plant that you will love for years. If you have any problems or questions we are happy to help. During early spring plants may still be breaking dormancy so they may appear smaller than they will be when they fully leaf out. In Fall or Winter the plants may be dormant which means the may be losing or have completely lost their leaves.

Shipping: We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska due to cost and import restrictions. Plants will be removed from their pots and loose soil removed and the rootball placed in a bag. We are an inspected nursery from the VA Dept of AG