Selaginella uncinata

Also Known As

Peacock Spikemoss

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

7a-11

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Selaginella uncinata plant details

Selaginella uncinata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, bronze, burgundy and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella uncinata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, terrarium plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella uncinata

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ancient plant displays a low, creeping mat of coarse, fern-like, iridescent green and bronze foliage with hints of purple and blue. Thrives in moist conditions with high humidity and moderate to low light. A good companion for ferns or other shade lovers. Perfect for enclosed gardens.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This creeping fern ally is spectacular as a ground cover in terrariums performing like a champ under low light. It's the low light which brings out the deep shimmering peacock blue.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

These fern-like plants have low-growing, trailing stems that have beautiful pinkish-green new growht that matures to a deep blue green with a metallic blue sheen. It makes a great trailing plant for pots, baskets, terrariums, or as a perennial tropical groundcover.