Osmunda cinnamomea
cinnamon fern
Description
A deciduous fern forming rosettes of erect, light blue-green, lance-shaped, bipinnate sterile fronds surrounding shorter, cinnamon-brown fertile fronds
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensFlower borders and beds