One of if not the largest North American native ferns, the large and broad fronds of the Royal Fern are composed of leaflets with an appearance similar to plants in the pea family. The spores of this fern are located in attractive brown, tassel-like, fertile clusters at the tips thus giving rise to the the other common name of "Flowering Fern." This one can be grown in average garden soils but thrives in bogs or wet areas where it can reach upwards of 6 feet in height and 3 feet wide. A regal and majestic beauty in shady sites with consistently moist soil.

Growing up to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, the Royal Fern is a wonderful accent, grouping or background in shade or woodland gardens and waterside settings such as streams, ponds, lakes, swamps and other areas with moisture retentive soils.