Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) is a structural plant with green fronds up to 4 feet long. They prefer wet to moist soil in part sun to shade. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, which makes them a good choice for wet, shaded basins. Good companion plants include Tufted Hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa) and Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils Height
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Groundcover,
Structural Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5