Stiff clubmoss
Lycopodium annotinum
Stiff clubmoss is a slow-growing, evergreen ground-cover plant of cool boreal and montane forests, requiring consistently moist, acidic, humus-rich soil and dappled shade to survive. It is notoriously difficult to establish in cultivation because it depends on mycorrhizal fungi associations and precise environmental conditions found in undisturbed forest habitats. This plant is best suited for experienced native plant enthusiasts attempting naturalistic woodland garden designs.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Does Not Tolerate Drying Out Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 21, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
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