1000 Royal Fern Spores - Osmunda Regalis Seeds

Elevate your garden with the Royal Fern, a majestic and easy-to-grow fern native to Missouri. Known for its lush, tropical-like appearance, this fern features large, light-green fronds ranging from 2 to 5 feet in height, each adorned with an intriguing inflorescence at the tips, resembling tiny flower clusters.

This "Jurassic Park"-esque fern is not only a stunning visual addition to any space but also remarkably versatile and robust. It thrives in full to dappled shade, though it can adapt to sunny spots if consistently well-watered, becoming more compact under such conditions. Ideal for enhancing shady gardens, natural areas, and for erosion control, the Royal Fern is perfect for mass plantings, borders, and adding a touch of greenery to patios, pool sides, and ponds.

Caring for the Royal Fern is straightforward. It prefers moist conditions and thrives in rich, well-draining, acidic soil. Enhance your soil by adding peat moss to achieve the ideal acidity. Despite its exotic looks, this fern is tough, resisting deer, rabbits, and common garden pests like bugs and slugs, and is not prone to diseases.

Specifications for Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis):

• Season: Deciduous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Height: Up to 3-5 feet tall and 6 feet wide
• Bloom Season: Does not flower
• Bloom Color: N/A
• Environment: Prefers part to full shade; can tolerate sun if well-watered
• Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-draining, acidic soil. Enhance acidity with peat moss.
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Latin Name: Osmunda regalis
• Temperature: Hardy in a wide range of temperatures typical of USDA Zones 3-9
• Average Germ Time: N/A (propagated from spores, not seeds)
• Light Required: Yes, indirect light or partial to full shade
• Depth: Plant spores at soil surface as they need light to germinate
• Sowing Rate: Evenly spread spores on the surface of moist soil
• Moisture: Regular to moist; does not tolerate drought well
• Plant Spacing: Space plants about 4-6 feet apart to allow for full growth spread

Bring home the Royal Fern for a touch of prehistoric elegance and enjoy its enduring beauty with minimal effort. Whether for structured landscaping or casual garden corners, it promises to be a resilient and enchanting addition.