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Cinnamon Fern
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 fern is used in container plantings, rock gardens, borders, specimen plants and as ground cover. When new fronds appear, they have a cinnamon color. The common name of Cinnamon ferns is in reference to the cinnamon colored fibers found near the fronds base. Cinnamon ferns do not have flowers or blooms. This plant tolerates flooding and will grow in wet submerged soils. The yellowish-green sterile fronds remain attractive throughout the summer and turn yellow in autumn. Plant them in a loamy woodland soil in some shade to mimic the natural environment. ... details
Japanese Painted Fern It will contrast well with Hosta ‘Patriot’ or Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’. The ‘Japanese Painted Fern’, Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum', is a low maintance, deciduous fern with soft grayish-green and silvery dark maroon foliage. Best of all, the Japanese Painted Fern can help with erosion control, while presenting minimal wind resistance. A well-drained area is best, not allowing it to dry out. Perfect as a border plant, planted near streams or ponds or as an accent plant. ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ has a plant spread of 24” and a height of 24” and a must to any garden. ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ requires full shade, however, small amounts of afternoon sun give the most vibrant color to its foliage. Being the Perennial of the Year for 2004, one can see why. |
