Cinnamon Fern 1 Live Plant – Osmundastrum cinnamomeum – 1 Gallon Pot

Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is a deciduous perennial fern native to eastern North America, valued for its graceful green foliage and distinctive cinnamon-colored fertile fronds. In spring, fresh green fronds emerge in upright clusters, creating a soft, feathery appearance that adds natural texture to shaded gardens and woodland landscapes.

Its most recognizable feature is the development of upright, cinnamon-brown fertile fronds that rise from the center of the plant. These specialized fronds carry spores rather than flowers, giving Cinnamon Fern its common name. The surrounding green fronds form an attractive, arching clump that complements other moisture-loving shade plants.

Supplied as one live Cinnamon Fern in a 1 gallon nursery pot, this native ornamental perennial thrives in partial shade to full shade and consistently moist, organically rich soil. It is particularly suitable for woodland gardens, rain gardens, shaded borders, pond margins, and naturalized landscapes. As a deciduous fern, it naturally loses its foliage during winter dormancy.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified

Common Name: Cinnamon Fern

Scientific Name: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Supplier Botanical Name: Osmundastrum ‘Cinnamon’

Plant Form: Live Potted Fern

Plant Type: Deciduous Native Perennial Fern

Foliage Color: Green

Fertile Frond Color: Cinnamon-brown

Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, arching

Primary Ornamental Features: Feathery green fronds and cinnamon-colored fertile spikes

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Cinnamon Fern

• Scientific Name: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Live potted fern

• Plant Type: Native deciduous perennial fern

• Plant Family: Osmundaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower Color: Does not produce flowers

• Fertile Frond Color: Cinnamon-brown

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Texture: Soft, feathery, deeply divided

• Growth Habit: Upright, arching, clump-forming

• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 3–9

• Soil Preference: Moist to wet, acidic, organically rich soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; consistent moisture preferred

• Native Range: Eastern North America

• Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, rain gardens, pond margins, shaded borders

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate moisture and drainage

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; dormant during winter

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Upright cinnamon-brown fertile fronds

• Reproduction: Produces spores rather than seeds or flowers

• Wildlife Garden Use: Suitable for naturalistic native plant landscapes

One live Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), natural fern fronds when in season, rhizomatous root system, growing medium, and 1 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier.

Plant Form: Live Potted Deciduous Fern

Plant Condition: Live perennial fern; plants may arrive dormant or with reduced foliage depending on season.