Osmunda cinnamomea

Cinnamon Fern

Osmunda cinnamomea

Description

The Cinnamon Fern is a large, deciduous fern native to the Americas and eastern Asia. It is known for its unique fertile fronds which emerge in early spring, covered with distinctive, cinnamon-brown wool-like hairs. These fronds rise above the lush green sterile fronds that form a vase-like or fountain-like shape.
Life Cycle
perennial
Height
2 to 5 feet
Sun Exposure
Full shade to partial sun
Bloom Months
April, May
Bloom Color
Bloom Description
Cinnamon brown color of the fertile fronds, which resemble the color of cinnamon sticks.