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stag's-horn clubmoss

stag's-horn clubmoss

Lycopodium clavatum

groundcover part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 2aZone 8b

A low-growing evergreen clubmoss with distinctive stag's-horn-like branches, native to temperate and boreal regions. It thrives in cool, shaded woodland conditions and is often used as a delicate groundcover in naturalized garden settings.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–1′ tall
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere temperate and boreal regions

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division