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    Selaginella moellendorffii

    Also Known As

    • Selaginella moelendorfii
    • Selaginella moellendorfii
    • Gemniferous Spikemoss
    • Spike Moss

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Selaginella moellendorffii plant details

    Selaginella moellendorffii 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella moellendorffii

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: selaginellaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella moellendorffii

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 7. Ferny green foliage turns russet in winter.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gemniferous Spikemoss, a pleasant little creeper native to southern China. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Appearing to be a fern this is really a tough club moss that can take deep shade. Grows about 8" tall and 12" wide. Evergreen.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Selaginella moellendorffii plant

    How to Grow Selaginella moellendorffii

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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