Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Grasses
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Königs Fern
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Real helecho
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Real Fern
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis 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.