Fan Clubmoss, Southern Gound Pine, Southern Running Cedar, Southern Running Pine

Diphasiastrumdigitatum

Species
digitatum (dig-ee-TAH-tum)
Synonym
Lycopodium digitatum
Lycopodium flabelliforme
Lycopodium flabelliforme var. ambiguum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Buford, Georgia

Cornelia, Georgia

Epworth, Georgia

Jasper, Georgia

Newburgh, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hi Hat, Kentucky

Slade, Kentucky

North East, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland

Pasadena, Maryland

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Efland, North Carolina

Grassy Creek, North Carolina

Marshville, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

Zebulon, North Carolina

Guysville, Ohio

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Laurens, South Carolina

Amelia Court House, Virginia

Covington, Virginia

Mechanicsville, Virginia(2 reports)

Newport, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Marshville, NC | December 2013 | positive

Brings back good memories of my Dad at Christmas.. we always knew where to find some around Zebulon NC (Pearces). He loved it and we went...Read More

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Southaven, MS | August 2013 | neutral

Have a question about lycopodium diditation. Want to use as ground cover. What is the method of planting & is it fast growing? Have area ...Read More

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AMELIA COURT HOUSE, VA | October 2012 | positive

We used to call it poor mans garland. It was used for Christmas decorations. We put it on the fireplace mantle and on the staircase raili...Read More

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | neutral

Native to the eastern United States (except Florida).

Listed as exploitably vulnerable in New York state.

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