Cinnamon Fern - Osmunda cinnamomea, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
- Sustainable Packaging
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Osmunda cinnamomea
A stately native fern, Osmunda cinnamomea, commonly known as Cinnamon Fern, is renowned for its lush planting habit and dramatic fertile fronds. Clumping into upright, vase-shaped mounds of lance-like sterile fronds, it typically reaches 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) tall and wide, though in consistently wet soils may reach up to 6 ft (180 cm). In spring, the distinctive cinnamon-brown fertile fronds emerge from the center like candle-like spikes before fading into winter, creating a striking contrast with the sterile foliage. A moisture-loving and shade-tolerant species, it thrives in part to full shade with rich, humus-filled soils—especially near streams, wetlands, or rain gardens. Highly durable, deer- and rabbit-resistant, low-maintenance, and adaptable to a range of moisture and even clay soils, this fern is perfect for woodland landscapes and naturalized plantings.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Bold cinnamon‑brown fertile spikes
- Lush, vase‑shaped sterile fronds
- Ideal for moist shade & rain gardens
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue-green sterile fronds; cinnamon-brown fertile fronds |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 24–48 in (60–120 cm); up to 72 in (180 cm) in wet conditions |
| Plant Width | 24–48 in (60–120 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun in wet soils |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | FOLIAGE ONLY |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 36 in (90 cm); forms colonies naturally |
