Purple Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'
SKU
03643
Deep purple new fronds mature to bold blue-green with purple stems. Brown, tassel-like upright floral clusters at the tips of the fronds are very ornamental. Plant in woodlands, along streams or ponds and in wet soils. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Robust clumps 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
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