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Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top'

Also Known As

  • Snow Top Peacock Spikemoss

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 3"-5"

planting zones

  • 7b-11

Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top' plant details

Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top' is an evergreen fern with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Gardening facts about Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top' plant

How to Grow Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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