Osmunda cinnamomea - Cinnamon fern
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial fern
Common name: Cinnamon fern
Scientific name: Osmunda cinnamomea
Foliage color: Bright green with distinctive cinnamon-brown fertile fronds
Mature height: 0.6–1.0 m
Mature width: 0.5–0.8 m
Habit: Upright, clumping, and architectural
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular to abundant
Soil type: Moist to very moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Very low
Nectar-producing plant: No
Attracts pollinators: No
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Water generously upon planting and maintain consistently moist soil once established. Remove damaged or withered fronds to preserve its majestic silhouette.
Enjoy the cinnamon-brown fertile fronds that emerge in spring, creating a unique and seasonal botanical spectacle. This robust and easy-to-grow fern thrives in wet areas, riverbanks, marshy undergrowth, and naturalized landscapes.

