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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by taken at F. Galloway Gdn, NC
Selaginella uncinata
Peacock Spikemoss
Item #: 1451
Zones: 6a to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 6" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Peacock spikemoss (a prehistoric fern relative) is one of our favorite groundcovers for the woodland garden...we actually say that to all the selaginellas. The low, spreading habit of Selaginella uncinata and the semi-evergreen metallic aquamarine foliage, overlaid on a green background, are sure to make visitors stop to admire this gem. The foliage color is best after the new fluorescent blue growth emerges in late spring. We have been thrilled with its performance in winter hardiness trials in Western Michigan, where many years of temperatures to -15F have proven no problem.
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Other Attributes
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , Living Wall
Other: Deer Resistant Plants , Groundcovers , Plants from China , Plants Named After Animals , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Colored Foliage