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Cinnamon Fern
Cinnamon ferns do not have flowers or blooms. When new fronds appear, they have a cinnamon color. Plant them in a loamy woodland soil in some shade to mimic the natural environment. The common name of Cinnamon ferns is in reference to the cinnamon colored fibers found near the fronds base. The yellowish-green sterile fronds remain attractive throughout the summer and turn yellow in autumn. This fern is used in container plantings, rock gardens, borders, specimen plants and as ground cover. The Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamonea, occurs in moist, boggy ground along streams and on shaded ledges and grows in clumps to 2'-3' tall, but with constant moisture can reach 5' in height. Osumunda fiber used in the potting of orchids comes from the roots of these ferns. This plant tolerates flooding and will grow in wet submerged soils. ... additional info
Ghost Fern pictum and Athyrium filix-feminais', is a deciduous hybrid fern. The best site for this plant is in sheltered location. The Ghost Fern is easily grown in organically rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. The silver is contrasted by the darker maroon midribs. The fronds become more grayish-green as summers warmer temperatures arrive. The Ghost Fern, 'Athyrium niponicum var. This fern is best used in, shade gardens or shaded border fronts, and in shaded areas near streams or ponds. It typically grows to 30” tall. The characteristic that is most noteable is it's upright silvery foliage. The Ghost Fern will tolerate more soil dryness than some other ferns, but soils must not be allowed to dry out. |
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