Cinnamon Fern

The Cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is a species native to eastern North America, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Deciduous fern sheds its fronds in the fall and grows new ones in the spring.The ferns can reach up to 4 feet tall and have a vase-shaped form with separate sterile and fertile fronds. The sterile fronds are bright green and pinnate, while the fertile fronds are shorter and brownish-red.Ferns prefer moist, acidic soils in wetlands, swamps, and along stream banks. They are also commonly grown as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes, as they provide an attractive and unique texture. The Cinnamon Fern Prefers Wetlands Cinnamon ferns are native to wetlands, swamps, and other areas with consistently moist soil, so they prefer to be planted in similar conditions. They can be produced in partial to full shade but do best with at least some shade during the warmest part of the day. Where To Plant Cinnamon Fern If you want to plant them in your garden, choose a si