Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' (Purpurle Royal Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Osmundaceae |
| Genus | Osmunda |
| Species | regalis |
| Cultivar | 'Purpurascens' |
| Category | Perennials, Ferns |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grow in part to full shade, in moist, humusy, acidic soil. Tolerant of wet soil and heavy shade. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Non-flowering but producing spores. |
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