Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Royal Fern
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Osmunda
पंख ईख घास
In German
Osmunda
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Osmunda
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Osmunda
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Osmunda
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Osmunda
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Osmunda
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Osmunda
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Pooideae
Properties of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass? We provide you with everything About Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass. Osmunda doesn't have thorns and Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Osmunda does not have fragrant flowers. Osmunda has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Feather Reed Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osmunda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osmunda is Clay, Loam and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osmunda is Acidic and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
Osmunda leaf color: Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Osmunda and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osmunda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osmunda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.