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interrupted clubmoss

interrupted clubmoss

Spinulum annotinum

groundcover part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 2aZone 6b

A low-growing evergreen clubmoss with distinctive interrupted branching and finely segmented foliage, forming dense mats in cool woodland environments. It does not flower but reproduces via spores and is prized for its delicate, fern-like texture.

Overview

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

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 6b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 6b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere temperate forests

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low