Cinnamon Fern – Osmundastrum cinnamomeum Live Bare Root Rhizomes | Set of 5 | Hardy Native Fern | Shade Garden Plant

Transform shady, moisture-rich spaces with this set of 5 live Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) bare root rhizomes. This majestic native fern is prized for its graceful blue-green fronds and distinctive cinnamon-brown fertile fronds that emerge in summer, creating striking contrast in woodland gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, and other consistently moist landscapes. A dependable perennial, Cinnamon Fern forms lush clumps that return year after year, adding texture, height, and natural beauty with very little maintenance.

You will receive:
✔️ 5 live Cinnamon Fern bare root rhizomes
✔️ Healthy, mature planting roots
✔️ Bare root with no pot or soil
✔️ Ready for planting in moist, shaded locations
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cinnamon Fern
Botanical Name: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial fern
Growth Stage: Bare root rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, consistently moist to wet, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; do not allow to dry out completely
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, with consistent moisture

💡 Care Tip: Plant rhizomes just below the soil surface in a shaded location with rich, consistently moist soil. Apply mulch to help retain moisture, and avoid allowing the planting area to dry out, especially during the first growing season while the roots establish.