Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue | |||
| Autumn | Green Blue | |||
| Winter | Green Blue |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling, the slender stems covered with small scale-like leaves; spores develop in short terminal spikes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added leaf mould. Water freely and feed monthly from April to September. Outside grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial shade and provide winter protection. In cold areas, grow in containers and overwinter indoors
Propagation
Propagate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required. Can prune out dead and faded growth as necessary
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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