Product Description
Osmunda cinnamomea (3.5-inch pot)
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.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
