Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern) Container/Hanging Planter A layer of organic compost

A layer of organic compost applied in December or January will insure a healthy

A chocolate center develops in the pompom and becomes larger as the flowers matures

Photo courtesy of North Creek Nurseries

bright green leaves

Narrow miniature leaves are a rich dark chocolate color forming tidy rosettes that hug the ground at 2"

Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern) Container/Hanging Planter A layer of organic compostThe native Cinnamon Fern, at 3 4', makes an excellent backdrop in a woodland garden where it likes an acid soil with constant moisture, and can even handle wet, swampy land. Its name derives from the erect brown fronds that appear in the spring. Pale green initially, foliage darkens during the summer, turning a rich brown by autumn. It can handle some direct sun if the soil is kept moist. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade USDA