Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Liriope but instead is a member

but instead is a member of an obscure plant gang known as the spikemosses

and (thanks to my wife) makes some fine rosemary chicken

While bog sage is at home in a moist setting

which can be scarce in late winter

dark green rounded leaves

Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Liriope but instead is a memberThe 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