Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana) is a structural plant with attractive foliage through the growing season. They prefer part sun to full shade in moist to mesic soil, where they grow to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded bioretenion slopes and basins. Companion plants include Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) and Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance concerns.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Acidic,
Loam,
Sand Spacing
2 to 3 feet Attracts
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10