| Osmunda cinnamomea | USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Cinnamon Fern is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its cascading habit of growth. It features bold spikes of dark brown flowers rising above the foliage in late spring. Its enormous oval bipinnately compound leaves are green in colour. The foliage often turns peach in fall.
An elegant fern with giant fronds that maintain a medium green throughout the season turning a beautiful apricot color in the fall; seed stalks are actually shorter than the plant.
Cinnamon Fern is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Bog Gardens
Native to Ontario
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Moist Gardens
Other Names: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Common Name: Cinnamon Fern
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| More About Cinnamon Fern |
| Height: 4-5 ft |
Spread: 3 ft |
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Cinnamon Fern will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 3 feet apart. It grows at a fast rate. This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
