Cinnamon Fern
Osmunda cinnamomea
SKU
03641
Dramatic architectural form and color makes a striking focal point near the edge of water features. Large 4-foot long fronds are blue-green in summer with new growth covered in white hairs. Fertile fronds are a contrasting cinnamon brown. Herbaceous.
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Filtered sun
Keep soil moist to wet.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Lore | These ferns are commercially harvested for osmunda fiber, an important horticultural product used in growing orchids. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This great upstanding fern is exceptional form for wild gardens. Plant in masses under protective tree canopies and within woodland groves. A super choice for sideyards that need bold fillers. Such good form is also super valuable massed into modern gardens, particularly in the urban environment. May be added to shade borders for height or background and color. A stunning background for fountains and problem solver for acidic, light challenged gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant