Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' (Purpurle Royal Fern)


Botanical Information

FamilyOsmundaceae
GenusOsmunda
Speciesregalis
Cultivar'Purpurascens'
CategoryPerennials, Ferns

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height0.5 - 1.5 m
Spread0.5 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrow in part to full shade, in moist, humusy, acidic soil. Tolerant of wet soil and heavy shade.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionNon-flowering but producing spores.

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