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Osmunda claytoniana

Family Osmundaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour. Osmunda claytoniana (interrupted fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, mass planting, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.