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fan clubmoss
Diphasiastrum digitatum
groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing evergreen clubmoss with delicate, fan-like fronds that spreads slowly across moist woodland floors. Non-flowering, it reproduces via spores and is prized for its fine texture in shade gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation