Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
California
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
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Royal Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Matilija Poppy
In German
Königs Fern
Matilija Poppy
In French
Fougère royale
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Real helecho
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Royal Fern
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Fern
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Papaverales
Family
Osmundaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy
Care of Royal Fern and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.