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Purple Royal Fern

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Deep purple new fronds mature to bold blue-green with purple stems. Brown, tassel-like upright floral clusters at the tips of the fronds are very ornamental. Plant in woodlands, along streams or ponds and in wet soils. Deciduous.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • High

  • Height
    3—5 feet

  • Spread
    4—7 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Subtype FERNS
Foliage Color Blue-green
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs High
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 4 - 8
Height 3—5 feet
Spread 4—7 feet
Flower Color Brown
Bloom Time Summer

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