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Tried and True Native Plant Selections
for the Mid-Atlantic
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Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (Cinnamon Fern)
Whether by themselves on the woodland floor or coming through shade-tolerant ornamentals, Cinnamon Fern fronds are beautiful when they unfurl in spring and then turn vibrant shades of gold and orange in fall. Fossil records date back 75-180 million years. This versatile, easy to grow fern is still found frequently to commonly throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Learn more about other Mid-Atlantic plants:
Tried and True Native Plant Fact Sheets