Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Lupinus
Common Name
Royal Fern
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Königs Fern
lupine
In French
Fougère royale
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Real helecho
planta de lupino
In Greek
Royal Fern
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Real Fern
tremoço planta
In Polish
Królewski paproci
łubin roślin
In Latin
Fern
Plinio herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Fabales
Family
Osmundaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Lupine
Season and care of Royal Fern and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Royal Fern and Lupine Physical Information
Royal Fern and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Lupine are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Royal Fern and Lupine
Care of Royal Fern and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.