Interrupted Fern #1 (Osmunda claytoniana)

An erect fern that resembles Cinnamon fern. The fertile pinnae “interrupt” the vegetative pinnae in the middle of the frond. Host to 6 species of Lepidoptera.  Best in moist, acidic soil. Adapts to lesser conditions. Erect rhizomes form occasional off shoots. Deciduous. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2-4′ Zone 2