Osmunda

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At-A-Glance Information

This genus of ferns needs full sun to light shade and ample water to perform well. They are large, deciduous ferns that do great at woodland edges or planted in moist, rich soil near bodies of water. Fronds are twice divided, and as they enter dormancy, they turn various shades of orange, brown and yellow. 

Nassella Species and Varietals

The best growing zones for Osmunda vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern, Fiddleheads)
Best in zones 1-6, this species reaches 2-5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and has both sterile and fertile fronds.

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern, Flowering Fern)
Does well in zones 1-9 and 14-17, and reaches 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This fern has long frond segments. Fertile segements look like flower buds. These ferns can grow in shallow water and love moist environments. Varieties include 'Cristata' (with crested fronds) and 'Purpurascens' (with purple-red new growth and purple mature stems). 

Caring for Festuca

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 466 - 467, Osmunda
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