Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'

purple stemmed royal fern

Family	Osmundaceae
Plant Type	fern
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	This plant has showy foliage that is deep green in colour. Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' (purple stemmed royal fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.