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Northern fir-moss

Huperzia selago

Lycopodiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen

About this plant

Huperzia selago, known as Northern fir-moss, is a low-growing perennial ornamental plant suitable for USDA zones 2-7. It prefers partial shade and medium water conditions, thriving in sandy, loamy, or peaty soils. This evergreen plant reaches a height of 0.05 to 0.15 meters. Its blooming period is unknown.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.05–0.15 m

Spread

0.1–0.3 m

Zones

2–7

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Growing Conditions

This plant prefers partial shade and medium water. It grows well in sandy, loamy, and peaty soils. It is hardy in USDA zones 2 through 7.

Characteristics

  • Height: 0.05–0.15 m
  • Evergreen: True
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