Cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) oz-MUN-dah sin-ah-MOE-mee-ah Genus:  Osmunda

This deciduous fern bears shuttlecocks of lance-shaped, feathery pale green fronds. Separate, erect, narrow fertile fronds are cinnamon-brown in spring. Cinnamon fern is native to eastern North America.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Young fiddleheads are edible. Effective for filling bare spaces or adding depth in the shade of tall trees. Can grow in low, wet areas.

Care: 

Grow in moist, fertile, rich soil that is preferably acidic. Prefers light, dappled shade.

Propagation: 

Divide clumps from established colonies in autumn or early spring.

Problems: 

Prone to rust.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Native, Showy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Waterside Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Fern