Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon, Spice, and everything nice, how does your garden grow? We are proud to introduce the Cinnamon Fern! These ferns typically grow in clumps of 2-3' tall, however with constant moisture, they have the innate ability to grow upwards of 6' in height. The attractive Cinnamon Fern gains its name from the cinnamon-colored fibers located close to the frond base. In spring, we see a lavish display of growth when its spore-bearing fronds appear - as well as its all too familiar Fiddleheads. Stretching a grand 4' these pinnately-compound, sterile fronds beautify your property throughout the summer turning yellow in the fall. While adding a certain elegance to any landscape, we can't help but mention how the Cinnamon Fern also provides safety for some animals. On the stem of the Cinnamon Fern grows fuzz like hair the is utilized by songbirds to line their nests, while other birds like the Kentucky Warbler actually nest in the clumps themselves. The Cinnamon Fern also offers depth in its existence, being edible in the beginning stages of spring before the fronds expand they can be snacked upon or cooked in soups. This plant also is reported to have some medicinal uses as well. The root would be rubbed into joints affected by rheumatism, also used to remedy chills, headache, and colds.

Native to the United States the Cinnamon Fern was introduced to Europe in 1772 by American naturalists.

This plant offers a rather multi-dimensional view offering two distinctly different parts of the same plant. Sporting the usual fern look with its long green sterile fronds, this version also grows a plume-like fertile frond. This cinnamon colored frond is not only the reason this fern obtained its name but is also how this plant reproduces. Best suited for a more moist and shaded area, the fern does well on soggy or bog like landmasses, great for streams or ponds, as well as a lovely addition to any water garden. With shade provided the Cinnamon Fern can make an excellent accent or border to woodland type gardens as well.