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    Selaginella stauntoniana

    Also Known As

    • Staunton's Spikemoss

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"-14"

    planting zones

    • 7b-8b

    Selaginella stauntoniana plant details

    Selaginella stauntoniana is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella stauntoniana

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: selaginellaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 14 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella stauntoniana

    USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Gardening facts about Selaginella stauntoniana plant

    How to Grow Selaginella stauntoniana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-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
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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
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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
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