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