groundcoverβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 3a β 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
0.25β0.5β² tall Γ 1β3β² 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