Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Russian Sage
रॉयल फर्न
In German
russische Sage
Königs Fern
In French
sabio ruso
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Real helecho
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Real Fern
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Russian Sage
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Royal Fern
Season and care of Russian Sage and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Russian Sage and Royal Fern Physical Information
Russian Sage and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Royal Fern are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Royal Fern
Care of Russian Sage and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.