Buy Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'

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

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $12

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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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

Osmunda regalis is a magnificent, large, stately fern with huge light green fronds up to four feet long that gives a tropical look to the garden. 'Purpurascens' is the most striking form with new purple stems and burgundy new growth that eventually fade to green as the huge leaves expand. Older specimens develop mounded trunks up to 1-1.5 feet high. Great for a shaded garden and moist to average soils. Herbaceous. Possibly hardy to zone 2.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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

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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