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Selaginella pallescens /Moss Fern
Lush summer foliage
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Scientific Name:
Selaginella pallescens
Common Name:
Moss Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is an excellent plant for ground cover plantings where details are important. Provide a fertile, well drained soil that has a high content of humus. Clip back old growth in late winter to insure a ground cover of fresh, tender green foliage. The leaves are scale-like in texture.