Osmunda cinnamomea (AKA Osmunda cinnamomeum)

Photo Credit: Susan Martin

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This tall, elegant, native fern is easily recognizable by its cinnamon stick-like, fertile fronds which arise from the center of the vase-shaped clump of bright green fronds in late spring. Begins the season with attractive fiddleheads; ends with brief gold fall color. Colonizes slowly in moist to wet soil.

Plant Details

Zone: 3 - 9
Height: 3-5'
Spread: 2-3'
Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: No

Bloom time: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: N/A
Fragrant: No
Good Cut Flower: Yes
Native: Native Species

Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: Yes
Bee-friendly: No
Attracts butterflies: No
Attracts hummingbirds: No
Groundcover: No
Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

Zone: 3 - 9
Height: 3-5'
Spread: 2-3'
Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: No
Bloom time: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: N/A

Fragrant: No
Good Cut Flower: Yes
Native: Native Species
Bee-friendly: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: Yes
Attracts butterflies: No
Attracts hummingbirds: No
Groundcover: No
Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

Like their native environment, ferns prefer humus-rich, well-drained soil that remains consistently moist but not wet in production. Higher humidity levels are also beneficial. Do not let the crop dry down, which will cause fronds to brown and become stunted. Overwatering can lead to disease, algae and poor growth. Avoid stressing the crop.

PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
Optimal Planting Time: Spring
Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent, Low
Requires Shade in Production: Yes
Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
Vernalization Beneficial: No

Osmunda cinnamomea (AKA Osmunda cinnamomeum)