Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
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, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bumblebees
Allergy
Skin rash
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Royal Fern
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Königs Fern
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Fougère royale
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Real helecho
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Royal Fern
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Fern
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Osmundaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Royal Fern and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.