Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, 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 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Royal Fern
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Königs Fern
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Fougère royale
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Real helecho
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Royal Fern
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Fern
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Ericales
Family
Osmundaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Royal Fern and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.