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Osmunda cinnamomea

CINNAMON FERN

Category: Ferns

Characteristics
Description

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Moist Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native

Osmunda cinnamomea

Upright green fronds with gold fall color. 2 – 4 ‘ tall. Attractive cinnamon colored fertile fronds emerge late spring. The cinnamon colored “wool” on young leaves is used by ruby-throated hummingbirds to line their nests. Full sun to moderate shade. Grows best in organically rich, moist soils. Easy to grow. Deer resistant. Northeastern U.S. native. Zone 2.

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