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Osmunda spectabilis

Royal fern

Osmunda spectabilis is a fern native throughout the southeast. It is predominantly found in wetland habitats, and can grow in moist soils to standing water. It prefers some shade, but can grow in full sun if kept wet. During the growing season, it can reach up to six feet tall. This fern dies back completely in the winter. It has golden showy fertile fronds that unfurl in the summer and remain through fall. Osmunda spectabilis is an excellent choice as a specimen plant in a wet yard.

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Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Osmunda spectabilis - 1 Gallon	Royal fern	30 in stock	$16.94	10+ $8.47ea	Osmunda spectabilis quantity

Plant type

Fern

Mature Height

Up to 6'

Wetland Indicator Status

(FACW) Facultative wetland

Attributes

Summer Bloomer
Shade Tolerant

Planting Zone

Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
Floodplain

Classification by Use

Constructed Wetland
Erosion Control
Showy Native
Wetland Mitigation