[INFO1] - Royal Ferns have long fronds with lance-shaped leaves resembling leaves of the ash or locust trees. Spreads slowly, like other Osmundas, but individual plants remain. Are truly regal under the proper garden conditions. Use them as tall accents in the bog garden. [INFO2] - Prefer open shade gardens and highly acid, very wet soil. Plants in the Florida wetlands are tree-like and quite impressive. Divide in spring, planting the crowns just at the soil level. Osmunda regalis. [DETAILS] - Category: Perennials, Perennial Plants, Ferns ● Plant Type: Deciduous ● Light Requirement: Partial, Full Shade ● Soil Condition: Moist, Wet ● Mature Height: 4 - 5ft ● Growth Rate: Fast-Growing ● Planting Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 [PACKING/SHIPPING] - Greenwood Nursery takes the utmost care to make sure you get your plants well protected, healthy & alive! BARE ROOTS = bundled with string, covered with hydrating gel (hydrates while out of soil), wrapped in moist paper & placed into airtight plastic wrap (traps moisture). POTTED PLANTS = Shrink wrap/tape the Pot so soil doesn't spill out. BOTH the Bare Roots & Potted Plants are secured in a Box with shipping Peanuts, to minimize movement/damage. [GREENWOOD GUARANTEE] - We strive to satisfy customers with their purchase, please contact us WITHIN 14 DAYS of receipt to sort out any issues with the order! We take full responsibility for our mistakes, however proof will be required for other issues & buyers are responsible for user error! Make sure you are purchasing from our GREENWOOD NURSERY store to avoid any issues, you will know your package is from us with our Logo on the Plant & in/on the Box. Royal Fern, Osmunda regalis, has long fronds with lance-shaped leaves resembling leaves of the ash or locust trees. Royal Fern spreads slowly, like other Osmundas, but individual plants remain. After years, the large Royal Fern will be in place around a large central plant.