Osmunda cinnamomea

Cinnamon Fern

  • Provides seasonal cover for birds and other wildlife
  • Thrives in moist soil, from full sun to partial shade
  • These plants spread very slowly, so can be used as a companion plant with other natives
  • Fronds are used in fresh arrangements

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Purchase options for Cinnamon Fern

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$26.00


Wet areas can be a nightmare for gardening, but Cinnamon Fern turns this nightmare into a distant memory with its ability to thrive in this hostile plant environment. Big aggressive fronds emerge from the soil in spring and unfurl nearly upright to yellowish-green fronds that can stretch even to 4 or 5' tall depending on the area. Unique cinnamon brown fibers are found at the base of this plant and its fronds giving this plant a slightly different look and providing the basis for its name. Cinnamon Fern will tolerate sun or shade but needs ample soil moisture to make a go of it in the sun. This container size is exclusively offered to American Beauty program buyers!

Attributes
Native
Foliage Color
Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Osmunda cinnamomea

Clump-forming fern. Prefers acidic soils. Remove dead foliage in spring or fall. Prefers moist to wet soil in partial to full shade.