Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
America
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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 Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Royal Fern
Lobelia
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Lobelia
In German
Königs Fern
Lobelie
In French
Fougère royale
Lobelia
In Spanish
Real helecho
Lobelia
In Greek
Royal Fern
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Lobélia
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Lobelia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Polypodiales
Asterales
Family
Osmundaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Lobelia
Season and care of Royal Fern and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Royal Fern and Lobelia Physical Information
Royal Fern and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Lobelia are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Lobelia
Care of Royal Fern and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.