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Cinnamon fern

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Botanical reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Osmundastrum cinnamomeum. Full Form
Botanical reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Osmundastrum cinnamomeum. Full Form☾ ShadeDavid J. Stang ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Strong accent for moist shade and rain gardens.

Type
Fern Perennial
Light Req.
Part to full shade
Height × Width
3–5 ft × 2–3 ft
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Type

Fern Perennial

Light Req.

Part to full shade

Height × Width

3–5 ft × 2–3 ft

Bloom Time & Color

cinnamon-colored fertile fronds / No showy bloom

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Notes

Strong accent for moist shade and rain gardens.

At Lynn’s Nursery · Cinnamon

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 3–5 ft × 2–3 ft. Light: Part to full shade. Habit: Upright clump. Flowers & season: No showy bloom; cinnamon-colored fertile fronds. Strong accent for moist shade and rain gardens.

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