Cinnamon Fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Prince Edward I., Puerto Rico, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands
Antepenultimate
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Osmundaceae
- Genus:
- Osmundastrum
- Species:
- Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
- USDA Symbol:
- OSCI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Euplexia benesimilis, Melanchra assimilis, Olethreutes osmundana, osmunda borer moth (Papaipema speciosissima)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, acidic, moisture-retentive soil
- pH:
- 4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetlands and swampy areas
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: This protocol was established with spores collected in National Capital Parks-East, Washington, D.C. The plant is generally found in swamps, streambanks, and moist, acidic soil.
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- North Creek Nurseries (nursery)
- Native Plants Nursery (nursery)