Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
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
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Royal Fern
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Königs Fern
Pfeifengras
In French
Fougère royale
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Real helecho
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Royal Fern
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Real Fern
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Królewski paproci
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Fern
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Royal Fern and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.