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    Selaginella sanguinolenta

    Also Known As

    • Selaginella borealis
    • Selaginella sanguinolenta var. compressa
    • Twiggy Spikemoss

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"
    • W: 10"

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Selaginella sanguinolenta plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella sanguinolenta

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: selaginellaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
    Mature size: 10 IN wide, 2 IN tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella sanguinolenta

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A tiny Japanese plant, perfect for a woodland trough with cushions of wiry zig-zag stems in a genus with 700+ members this is a standout. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Selaginella sanguinolenta plant

    How to Grow Selaginella sanguinolenta

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea'

    aka Krauss' Gold Spikemoss, Tropical Club Moss

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 6"-14"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Selaginella kraussiana 'Brownii'

    aka Pin-Cushion Spikemoss

    Plant Type

    Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • shade
    • even moisture
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    Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'

    aka Krauss' Gold Tip Spikemoss

    Plant Type

    Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Selaginella braunii

    aka Selaginella pallescens, Arborvitae Fern, Arborvitae Spikemoss

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Selaginella braunii foliage by cliff1066™
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    Selaginella kraussiana

    aka Green Spikemoss, Krauss' Green Spikemoss

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Selaginella kraussiana foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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