Osmundaceae
cinnamon fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Synonyms
Osmunda cinnamomea
Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
2-6 ft. tall
2-4 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Occasional Flooding
Inolerant of
Dry Soil, Direct Afternoon Sun
Propagation
By division
Plant Planting Notes
Provide up to 4 ft spacing.
Plants/Diseases
No significant disease or pest issues.
Leaves
Fronds pinnately compound with lanceolate leaflets and entire margins.
Flowers
Spore bearing. Golden brown spore bearing fronds.
Toxicity
No known toxicity.
USDA Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Exposure
Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acidic (less than 6.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Most commonly found in wet habitats such as pocosins, savannas, floodplains, and marshes. Infrequently found in more mesic forests.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Common throughout South Carolina.