Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Kenpei

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Show all photos

Selaginella tamariscina

Also Known As

Little Club-Moss

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

6a-9a

More Options

Selaginella tamariscina plant details

Selaginella tamariscina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella tamariscina

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, terrarium plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella tamariscina

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whorls of densely tufted, deep-green foliage with frosty white tips grow on stems branched nearly to the base. Evergreen. 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, terrariums or dish gardens.