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Selaginella: The Charming Club Moss for Shady Groundcover

That low, ferny plant spreading in your shade is likely Selaginella plana (cypress club moss) or S. uncinata (peacock moss). These spore-producing relatives of ferns make excellent evergreen groundcovers.

Care Tips

Winter-hardy in Georgia.
Keep fallen leaves off them in winter.
Prefers moist, well-drained shade.

A lovely, low-maintenance texture plant for woodland gardens.

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