Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Royal Fern
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Königs Fern
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Fougère royale
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Real helecho
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Royal Fern
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Goldmine Phlox
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Osmundaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Royal Fern and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.