Cinnamon Fern
Osmunda cinnamomea
Large, erect, yellowish-green sterile 2’-4’ fronds unfurl in spring, remaining attractive throughout summer, then turning yellow in autumn. Separate spore-bearing, stiff fronds appear in early spring and then quickly turn brown creating contrast and texture in the garden. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 2’ - 3’ (up to 6’ with constant moisture)
Spread: 2’ - 3’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light: Sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Wet, average
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: White Turtlehead, Foam Flower, Cardinal Flower,
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
Osmunda cinnamomea
Large, erect, yellowish-green sterile 2’-4’ fronds unfurl in spring, remaining attractive throughout summer, then turning yellow in autumn. Separate spore-bearing, stiff fronds appear in early spring and then quickly turn brown creating contrast and texture in the garden. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 2’ - 3’ (up to 6’ with constant moisture)
Spread: 2’ - 3’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light: Sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Wet, average
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: White Turtlehead, Foam Flower, Cardinal Flower,
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
Osmunda cinnamomea
Large, erect, yellowish-green sterile 2’-4’ fronds unfurl in spring, remaining attractive throughout summer, then turning yellow in autumn. Separate spore-bearing, stiff fronds appear in early spring and then quickly turn brown creating contrast and texture in the garden. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 2’ - 3’ (up to 6’ with constant moisture)
Spread: 2’ - 3’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light: Sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Wet, average
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: White Turtlehead, Foam Flower, Cardinal Flower,
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes