Royal Fern

Osmunda regalis

Truly regal in form, the attention-getting fronds of this beautiful fern grow to a height of six feet once established.

Royal fern is equally happy in shade or sun, as long as it’s kept moist.

Adding to its exotic look, separate “fertile” fronds laden with reddish-brown spores are produced in midsummer.

Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow. 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!