Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe
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
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Royal Fern
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
southernwood
In German
Königs Fern
Eberraute
In French
Fougère royale
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Real helecho
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Royal Fern
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Abrótano
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Fern
Southernwood
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asterales
Family
Osmundaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Southernwood
Season and care of Royal Fern and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Royal Fern and Southernwood Physical Information
Royal Fern and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Southernwood are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Royal Fern and Southernwood
Care of Royal Fern and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.