Selaginellas are not true ferns but they are closely related. They require a moisture retentive, high humus soil and protection from direct sun, and will not tolerate dryness. The leaves are finely divided, with good substance.  They are stoloniferous and spread to form a thick groundcover, ideal for use under small shrubs, azaleas, etc.

Selaginella uncinata, the Peacock Fern, is one of the most unusual plants we grow. Also known as Rainbow Moss, from certain angles the iridescent foliage is an almost unbelievably brilliant blue, changing with the slightest movement of vantage point.  The leaves themselves are finely cut and densely spreading, with the look of a beautiful and intricate oriental carpet, fitting for a plant of Chinese origins. Plants are only winter hardy when well established. We recommend extra protection the first winter or two. Northern gardeners may want to consider growing this as a pot plant.

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Part Shade-Shade / 4-6" / Zone7-10 / Quart Pots / $8.95 ea.   $7.25 ea.

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Selaginella moellendorfii s a more upright form of Spikemoss, with bright green fronds, almost conifer-like. In the south it may stay evergreen overwinter.

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Nursery Propagated Ferns - We do not sell ferns, or any other plants for that matter, that have been collected in the wild. All of our ferns have been nursery propagated. This not only protects wild populations, but potted, nursery propagated ferns are much easier to establish in the garden than plants dug in the wild and shipped bareroot.