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interrupted clubmoss

interrupted clubmoss

Spinulum annotinum

groundcover part shade💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 6b

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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
Family
Lycopodiaceae

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

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with