osmunda cinnamomea (cinnamon fern) native zone 6

osmunda cinnamomea (cinnamon fern) native zone 6AKA osmundastrum cinnamomeum erect, mid green, lanceolate fronds narrow cinnamon coloured fertile fronds appear in the spring upright clumping form with exposed wiry black roots deciduous non flowering zone 3 height 70 125cm spread 60 75cm osmunda grows best in a moist to average soil, in partial to full shade they need constant moisture, do not like to dry out and are most commonly found in waterlogged or swampy areas partial sun shade, full shade

flower-like leaflets at the tip

blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward

bloom time: early mid-season

fiery-red flowers emerge from reddish-purple buds

colour blue (periwinkle)

in full to partial shade

red-orange flowers

slow to establish

dry location

in wet bogs or swamps

plants can be added throughout the garden to deter insects

grows best in full sun and an average to moist soil