Osmunda regalis ~ Royal Fern zone-3 Its glossed iridescent silver lobed

Its glossed iridescent silver lobed leaves take on a rosy overtone later and is topped with airy clusters of vibrant pink bell-like flowers that bloom in mid to late summer attracting butterflies

Dark Knight Bluebeard is a low mounding deciduous  shrub with aromatic dull green lace shaped foliage with silvery undersides

(3) Photo by  Ruth Hartnup

Foundation Planting

Osmunda regalis ~ Royal Fern zone-3 Its glossed iridescent silver lobedRoyal Fern is a tall rich green deciduous fern with broad fronds that turn yellow or bronze in fall. The spores on the Royal Fern are in showy tassel like clusters on the frond tips. Best in part sun in rich, acidic, and moist well drained soil. *Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting inside. Type: Fern Origins: East NA, Europe, Africa,