Osmunda regalis
Osmundaceae
This gracefully cascading fern is beautiful in all stages of growth. In proper conditions, Osmunda regalis forms a three-foot, vase-shaped clump. The young unfurling fiddleheads begin chartreuse in color then turn a rich emerald green as the season progresses. Fertile spores form attractive panicles of rich cinnamon brown. The Royal Fern prefers damp conditions and rich organic soils. This fern can even be grown in full sun if planted near water.
Osmundaceae
This gracefully cascading fern is beautiful in all stages of growth. In proper conditions, Osmunda regalis forms a three-foot, vase-shaped clump. The young unfurling fiddleheads begin chartreuse in color then turn a rich emerald green as the season progresses. Fertile spores form attractive panicles of rich cinnamon brown. The Royal Fern prefers damp conditions and rich organic soils. This fern can even be grown in full sun if planted near water.
I can't wait to see the fern garden next time I'm in Ridgefield. We have some Royal Fern at the Eklund Native Species Garden in Shelton that Girl Scouts planted two years ago in an abandoned concrete goldfish pond. The pond is partly filled with water and a dense floating layer of decomposing leaves. We just stuck the fern in the floating leaves and it seems to be doing OK. www.sheltonconservation.org/eklund
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