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fan clubmoss

fan clubmoss

Diphasiastrum digitatum

groundcoverβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5β€² tall Γ— 1–3β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

none
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division

Companion Planting

Plants well with