Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Wet Shade Plants Despite preferring a moist soil

Despite preferring a moist soil

less than 1" wide

that is strongest in late afternoon

the newer "flower show" hybrid daylilies have gone far from their origin

Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Wet Shade Plants Despite preferring a moist soilThe deciduous royal fern, Osmunda regalis, is truly one of the most distinctive and spectacular bold textured ferns. The light green leathery leaves give a very tropical appearance to the garden. With adequate moisture, royal fern can reach 6' tall x 3' in width, although 4' in height is more typical. The fertile sexual fronds of royal fern are brazenly exposed in public as opposed to more modest ferns which hide theirs on the leaf backs. Osmunda