Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
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
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
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
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Cattle and horses
Allergy
Skin rash
Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Cancer, Diarrhea, Haemorrhages, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Used as a golf course turf, Used for pasture
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
Common Name
Royal Fern
Perennial Ryegrass
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Lolium perenne
In German
Königs Fern
Lolium perenne
In French
Fougère royale
Lolium perenne
In Spanish
Real helecho
Lolium perenne
In Greek
Royal Fern
Lolium perenne
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Lolium perenne
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Lolium perenne
In Latin
Fern
Lolium perenne
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 Perennial Ryegrass
Season and care of Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perennial Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Perennial Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Perennial Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass Physical Information
Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Perennial Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Perennial Ryegrass flower color: Not Available
- Perennial Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass
Care of Royal Fern and Perennial Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Perennial Ryegrass pruning is done 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 Perennial Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.