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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.
?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
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.
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.
Fast growing. Likes wet soil. Deciduous.
Fronds rich green on purple stalks, deciduous, wet ground tolerant, USDA Zone 4-9
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.

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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