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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. This fern is used in container plantings, rock gardens, borders, specimen plants and as ground cover. 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. Plant them in a loamy woodland soil in some shade to mimic the natural environment. When new fronds appear, they have a cinnamon color. 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. The yellowish-green sterile fronds remain attractive throughout the summer and turn yellow in autumn. ... additional info
Southern Lady Fern The Southern Lady fern is perennial and is deciduous. The Southern Lady fern thrives in the garden, given any reasonably good soil and will make a dense stand over time. The Lady fern or Red Stem fern has a feathery textured frond with a red stem. Lady Ferns have leaves that turn bronze in the fall and then dark brown over the winter. It is a slow spreading fern, which will make a nice mass in a few years. The Southern Lady Fern is also known as the Tatting Fern. This plant is used for container plantings, borders, foundation planting, massing and groundcover. It prefers to have it's feet wet. This very versatile plant goes well with evergreen shrubs and Hostas. |
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