Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Andropogon this one does not like

this one does not like alkalinity

Individual cultivars are often in bloom for many weeks or even months

the small white flowers dangle (or is it dingle

with the slightly rippled

Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Andropogon this one does not likeThe deciduous royal fern, Osmunda regalis, is truly one of the most distinctive and spectacular bold textured ferns. The light green leathery leaves give a very tropical appearance to the garden. With adequate moisture, royal fern can reach 6' tall x 3' in width, although 4' in height is more typical. The fertile sexual fronds of royal fern are brazenly exposed in public as opposed to more modest ferns which hide theirs on the leaf backs. Osmunda