Plants in family osmundaceae
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, known as the Cinnamon Fern, is a deciduous US native fern that forms upright clumps up to 3 feet tall and wide. It thrives in moist soils but can also tolerate typical garden conditions. The plant is noted for its cinnamon-colored fertile fronds and can reach up to 6 feet tall in ideal conditions. It is deer resistant and grows well in light shade to dense woodlands.
Osmunda claytoniana
Osmunda claytoniana is a native fern found in moist woods, forming an upright vase-shaped clump. It is deciduous with brown fertile fronds, making it a distinctive addition to shade gardens.
Osmunda regalis
Osmunda regalis, also known as the royal fern, is a deciduous fern native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. It grows in woodland bogs and stream banks, featuring separate fertile and sterile fronds. This plant is becoming rare due to wetland drainage.
Osmunda japonica
Osmunda japonica is a deciduous fern native to East Asia, known for its separate fertile and sterile fronds. It grows in moist woodlands and can tolerate sunlight in very wet soil. This fern is used as a vegetable in parts of Asia and is effective at improving indoor air quality.
Osmunda spectabilis
Osmunda spectabilis is a distinctive fern native to the New World, ranging from eastern Canada to Argentina. Known for its light green, leathery leaves, this fern can grow up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide in moist conditions. It produces separate sterile and fertile fronds, with the fertile ones appearing as bronze spears in spring. This fern thrives in wet soils, such as those found in bogs and along streams, and is a spectacular addition to any garden.
Osmunda regalis 'Cristata'
Osmunda regalis 'Cristata' is a deciduous fern with light green foliage and unique three-lobed, club-like leaf ends. It forms upright vase-shaped clumps topped with fertile cinnamon spears in spring.
Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'
Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens' is a deciduous fern known for its bold-textured, light green leathery leaves. It can reach up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide with adequate moisture. The plant features purple-bronze new fronds and smaller pinnules for an airy texture. Thriving in moist environments, it is suitable for bog gardens and rain gardens, adding a touch of elegance with its striking foliage.