Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Sandy areas
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Artichoke
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Artichoke
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Artischocke
Königs Fern
In French
Artichaut
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Real helecho
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Real Fern
In Polish
Karczoch
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Filicopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Royal Fern
Season and care of Artichoke and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Royal Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Artichoke and Royal Fern Physical Information
Artichoke and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Royal Fern are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Royal Fern
Care of Artichoke and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Artichoke 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.