Osmunda regalis Royal Fern
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- Item #: F9
- Average to moist soil:
- Average Wildlife Value:
- Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
- Drought Tolerant:
- Drought tolerant:
- Erosion Control:
- Flood Tolerant:
- Full - Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
- Groundcover:
- Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
- Moist Soil:
- Native To Mountain Regions:
- Native to Piedmont Regions:
- Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
- Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
- Perennial:
- Sandy soil, coarse texture:
- Small Mammals:
- Threatened / Endangered:
Botanic:Osmunda regalis
Common name:Royal Fern
Mature height: 1.5 - 6'
Soil Ph: 4-6
Habitat: Freshwater tidal and non tidal marshes, swamps
Occurs in irregularly, seasonally, or permanently saturated soil
Notes: Tolerates full sun in moist soil, tolerates drought (in shade)
Threatened / Endangered:
Florida
Iowa
New York
