Named for Osmunder, the Saxon god of war, Osmunda are graceful, medium-sized to large deciduous ferns, with erect or arching fronds, bearing their spores on modified fertile stalks. Their roots were aggressively harvested for osmunda fiber, used for potting orchids. Useful in naturalistic plantings, as backdrops in perennial beds as well as in bog gardens, these patriarchs of the fern world are extremely hardy and ornamental. They love plenty of moisture and are deer resistant.
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Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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