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cinnamon fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A native fern with distinctive cinnamon-colored fertile fronds that emerge in spring, followed by sterile green fronds. It thrives in wet woodland settings and adds texture and seasonal interest to shade gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation