Royal Fern (Regalis)

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The Royal Fern (Regalis) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . Leaves are not retained year to year. The Royal Fern (Regalis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Royal Fern (Regalis) will reach up to 6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Royal Fern (Regalis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, cuttings, seed, sprigs. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Category
Growth Rate	Moderate
General Type	Forb/herb
Growth Period	Spring, Summer, Fall
Growth Duration	Perennial
Lifespan	Long
Plant Nativity	Native to U.S.
Commercial Availability	Routinely Available

Displays Fall Colors	Yes
Shape/Growth Form	Rhizomatous
Drought Tolerance	Low
Shade Tolerance	Tolerant
Height When Mature	6
Vegetative Spread	Rapid
Flower Conspicuousness	No
Fruit/Seed Abundance	None
Seed Spread Rate	None

Propagations (Ways to Grow)	Container, Cuttings, Seed, Sprigs
Moisture Requirements	High
Cold Stratification Required	No
Minimum Temperature	-38
Soil Depth for Roots	16
Toxic to Nearby Plants	No
Toxic to Livestock	No
After-Harvest Regrowth Rate	None
After-Harvest Resprout Ability	No
Responds to Coppicing	No

pH Range	4–6 pH
Precipitation Range	32–32 inches/yr
Planting Density	700–1700 indiv./acre
Soil Textures	Coarse, Fine, Medium
Soil Depth for Roots	16
Minimum Frost-Free Days	110 day(s)
Salinity Tolerance	None
CaCO₃ Tolerance	Low

Leaf Retention	No
Fire Resistant	No
Causes Livestock Bloating	None

Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA

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