Question From: J. Staltari - OHIO
Q: What type of fern will thrive in full sun??
A: Found this article on Dave's Garden. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy
The genus*Osmunda*only contains three species; the cinnamon fern,*O. cinnamomea*, interrupted fern,*O. claytoniana*and the royal fern,*O. regalis *. All of these ferns prefer moist to wet sites. Royal ferns are known to actually grow into the flowing water of streams. Due to their high moisture requirement, these species will not tolerate any drought however they will tolerate full sun. In fact, in my local area, cinnamon ferns typically grow in full sun. They are also very wind tolerant and will grow quite close to the ocean. Royal ferns also tolerate full afternoon sun and have the advantage of bronze-coloured spring growth. Interrupted fern seem to appreciate shade from midday sun but will certainly tolerate full morning sun. All of these species are deciduous and turn lovely shaded of yellow, copper to bronze in the fall. These are not small ferns; most reach at least 3 feet, but they are not runners, rather they form large vase-like clumps. They are hardy to at least zone 3. Read more:http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1950/#ixzz2THHk3OGB
The genus*Osmunda*only contains three species; the cinnamon fern,*O. cinnamomea*, interrupted fern,*O. claytoniana*and the royal fern,*O. regalis *. All of these ferns prefer moist to wet sites. Royal ferns are known to actually grow into the flowing water of streams. Due to their high moisture requirement, these species will not tolerate any drought however they will tolerate full sun. In fact, in my local area, cinnamon ferns typically grow in full sun. They are also very wind tolerant and will grow quite close to the ocean. Royal ferns also tolerate full afternoon sun and have the advantage of bronze-coloured spring growth. Interrupted fern seem to appreciate shade from midday sun but will certainly tolerate full morning sun. All of these species are deciduous and turn lovely shaded of yellow, copper to bronze in the fall. These are not small ferns; most reach at least 3 feet, but they are not runners, rather they form large vase-like clumps. They are hardy to at least zone 3. Read more:http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1950/#ixzz2THHk3OGB
