Selaginella uncinata
peacock moss
Description
A spreading or trailing, stem-rooting, semi-evergreen perennial forming a mat of finely divided moss like, metallic blue-green leaves
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamClay
Soil pH
NeutralAcid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H2
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenConservatory and greenhouse