Royal Fern - 3 root divisions

It is a deciduous herbaceous plant which produces separate fertile and sterile fronds. The sterile fronds are spreading, 24-60 inches and 12-16 inch broad, bipinnate, with 7-9 pairs of pinnae up to 12 inches long, each pinna with 7-13 pairs of pinnules 1-2.5 inches long and .5-.75 inches broad. The fertile fronds are erect and shorter, 8-20 inches tall, usually with 2-3 pairs of sterile pinnae at the base, and 7-14 pairs of fertile pinnae above bearing the densely-clustered sporangia. The name derives from its being one of the largest and most imposing European ferns. In many areas, it has become rare as a result of wetland drainage for agriculture. Ferns prefer shade with indirect sunlight and high humidity. Moist, well-drained soil.