Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
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
Grassland, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Royal Fern
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Königs Fern
italienisches Raigras
In French
Fougère royale
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Real helecho
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Royal Fern
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Real Fern
azevém
In Polish
Królewski paproci
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Fern
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Poales
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Royal Fern and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.