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Selaginella braunii |
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| Common name |
arborvitae fern |
| Family |
selaginellaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z6-9) |
| Size |
12" |
| Light |
part-full shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil, not too dry |
This is a member of the ancient tribe of spikemosses rather than a true fern, but it shares a preference for shady, moist conditions. Arborvitae fern is grown for its lacy fronds, which can spread to a width of three feet, and range in color from dark green to silvery hues. Our garden doesn't offer many places with reliable shade (especially in mid-summer); I gave our specimen the best I can offer, a place in the corner of the garden underneath a live oak.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: right fence border About my plant portraits
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