Product Description
Osmunda cinnamomea Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Cinnamon Fern, swamp fern, cinnamon osmunda
- Family: Osmundaceae
- Zone: 2 to 10
- Height: 2 to 5 feet
- Spread: 2 to 3 feet
- Part shade to full shade
- Water: Medium to wet
- Low Maintenance
- Slow spreading by rhizomes
- Tolerates sun with constant moisture
- Tolerate: Rabbit, Heavy Shade, Wet Soil
Osmunda cinnamomea, commonly known as cinnamon fern, is a deciduous fern that is native to eastern North America. It is a member of the Osmundaceae family.
Cinnamon fern grows to a height of 2-5 feet and has large, lacy-like feathery fronds that are up to 6 feet long. Fronds emerge bright green from the center of clumps in spring and summer and turn a deep cinnamon color in autumn. Cinnamon Fern spreads slowly by rhizomes and grows in vase shaped clumps.
Cinnamon ferns prefer moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Not particularly drought tolerant. Cinnamon fern thrives in rich, moist (not soggy) soil, reaching 5' overtime; in average conditions it will grow 2'-3' tall. Cinnamon fern does not need a lot of fertilizer, light application of fertilizer in the spring will suffice.
Bright fern for the shade garden, bog gardens, woodland areas, stream and pond banks. Sun exposure in cooler climates requires consistent moisture.
Cinnamon fern is relatively pest- and disease-free and host plant for the comma butterfly.
Cinnamon fern can be propagated by division or by spores. Division is the easiest method. To divide, dig up a mature plant and separate the roots into several sections. Plant the sections in new locations.
With proper care, Osmunda cinnamomea will be a beautiful addition to your garden for many years to come.