Plant Min Zone: 3a
Plant Max Zone: 9a
Sunlight: Shade, Deep Shade
Water / Rainfall: High, Very High
Soil Quality: Rich
Bloom Season: None
Flower Color: None
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: No
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Low
Wet-Feet Tolerance: High
Humidity Tolerance: Low
Wind Tolerance: Low
Poor Soil Tolerance: Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 2' - 3'
Width: 2' - 3'
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium
Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years
Maintenance Need: High
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground Around First Fall Freeze: No Winter Interest.
Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5
Best Side of House: North Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Damp Full Shade, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: None
Plant Limitations: Environmental Stress / Decline, Needs Regular Irrigation
Shippable in 2026: YES
***Description for this plant available with future update!*** Osmunda regalis is also known as Royal Fern.