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    • Photo of Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Also Known As

    • Osmunda regalis 'Purple Stem'
    • Osmunda regalis purpurascens
    • Purple Stem Royal Fern
    • Purple Tinged Royal Fern
    • Royal Fern

    Plant type

    fern, aquatic

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' plant details

    Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' is a deciduous aquatic fern with green and purple foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'

    Plant type: aquatic fern
    Plant family: osmundaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and purple
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The purple royal fern has purple new fronds in spring. In summer, the foliage turns pretty medium green. In fall, the plant turns glorious yellow.

    By: Gossler Farms

    ?A remarkable and valuable garden plant? (R. Grounds), especially in spring when its regal (at all times!) 3-5' fronds unroll from the ground as a a bright coppery pink; the stalk remains purple all season. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Wide mound of very attractive, unique broadly wine-purple, ovate fronds that age to green on long attractive purple, trunk like stems; Stunning! Plant in nearly full sun to full shade & moist, acidic soil. Zones 2 to 10. Height: 2 to 6 feet. Deciduous.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    A large, stately, beautiful fern with light green foliage and purple stems. The foliage also has a purple tinge when young. Great for a shaded garden and moist to average soils. Deciduous.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Fast growing. Likes wet soil. Deciduous.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Fronds rich green on purple stalks, deciduous, wet ground tolerant, USDA Zone 4-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Fascinating club like crosiers awaken in spring to become 4-5 ft fronds. Moist soil with room to grow is the ticket here. 6 foot diameter carbon footprint.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' plant

    How to Grow Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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