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Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 17218



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Filicopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Osmundaceae
Genus: Osmunda
Species: Osmunda regalis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Fern
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Even Pinnate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Spores
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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