Ruby Red Spikemoss
Selaginella erythropus 'Sanguinea'
SKU
07703
Named after its distinct foliage, which is dark green on top with a ruby red underside. It is an evergreen, spreading groundcover that is winter hardy in zone 6, once established.
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Full shade
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Spreading groundcover 6 in. tall. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Design Ideas | Use as a groundcover in a shady location, or to showcase its dramatic foliage, use in a hanging basket to show off its unique red underside. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, Shade Loving |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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