
Cinnamon fern
Osmunda cinnamomea
- Osmunda cinnamomea is a bold rhizomatous fern with a striking vase shaped habit.
- Plants have a substantial woody crown that produces dark wiry fibrous roots and short spreading rhizomes.
- Grows best in dappled to light shade with rich consistently moist or wet soil.
- Thrive in humus rich sandy or peaty soils with acid pH.
- Tolerates part sun in wet sites or garden situations with regular irrigation.
- Pest resistant and unpalatable to deer and other herbivores.
Interesting Notes about Osmunda cinnamomea:
Bristly root crown, (Osmunda Fiber) is used as a potting medium for orchids
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Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
» Fast Growing» Great Foliage
» Ground Cover
» Mass Planting
» Native
» Vigorous
» Water's Edge / Bog Plant