Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' (Royal fern 'Purpurascens' )

Cultivation

Plant in most cool, moist, light shade. This plant will also grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Prefers acid or neutral soils, but will tolerate alkaline soils by adding lots of fibrous compost first. Can also tolerate very wet sites.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Bog garden, Roof terrace, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic