Royal Fern

Names

Common Names
Royal Fern, Herb Christopher (or St Christopher's Herb), Bog Onion

Growth

Height
6-20 inches
Spread
35–47 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green, turning yellow or brown in fall
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to Golden Brown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-10
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: Part shade to full shade. Tolerates partial sun in bog-like conditions.
Soil Type
Acid, humus-rich, moist to wet soil
Soil Drainage
Moist to wet, with good water retention and the ability to tolerate standing water
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Spores

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts insects, amphibians, and birds; indirectly supports pollinators

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