Arborvitae Fern
Selaginella braunii
Pronunciation: sel-ah-gih-NEL-ah BRAWN-ee-eye
SKU #05982
| Description | Actually not a fern at all, this oversized spikemoss is named for its lacy, scaly frond-like leaves that resemble an Arborvitae, Slowly spreads to create a mounding groundcover for shady areas. The dark green color complements woodland or terrarium plantings, and is especially attractive mixed with ferns. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for Foliage |
| Mature Size | Slow grower to 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
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| Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Maryland on or around April 14th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Gene's Evergreens 2520 Mountain Road
Fallston, MD 21085 -
Lowe's 414 Constant Friendship Blvd.
Abingdon, MD 21009 -
Lowe's 5300 Campbell Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236
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