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Selaginella pallescens

Also Known As

  • Selaginella emmeliana
  • Spike Moss
  • Sweat Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9a

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Selaginella pallescens plant details

Selaginella pallescens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella pallescens

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella pallescens

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another fine species commonly known as sweat plant not to worry we have doused this Belarus native with our industrial strength anti-perspirent, and we certify it odor free, just to be safe we even used the bidet, no odor anywhere it is safe in terrariums as well as in the garden. ZONE 6

Gardening facts about Selaginella pallescens plant

How to Grow Selaginella pallescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 6"-14"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

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Plant Type

Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

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  • even moisture
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