Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Royal Fern
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Königs Fern
In French
Alpine Delphinium
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
Real helecho
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
Real Fern
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Polypodiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern. Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Delphinium does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.