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Perennials
Excellent ground cover for shade areas
Attractive, dense foliage year-round
Low maintenance and drought-tolerant
Thrives in
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Year-RoundRunning Cedar is a creeping, evergreen plant with needle-like leaves that resemble fern fronds. It is commonly found in moist woodlands and forests. It features leaves that look pretty similar to the boughs of the tree bearing its name. This evergreen plant can make quite an attractive addition to your home, but why might you want to grow it there? Beyond its striking looks, here are a few key reasons it adds value to any yard.
It is a fern-like plant that's said to be adept at pulling pollutants out of its surroundings, which can help you improve the overall health of other plants in the area and remove some of the airborne contaminants that might impact your well-being. However, it's worth noting that the most significant benefit is what the plant reveals. Because it removes toxins, changes in the plant's health could indicate issues with the soil or the air that even this hardy little plant can't handle by itself.
It takes time to grow, but keep that from fooling you into thinking it will easily be weakened by weather and other threats. This fern ally is pretty hardy, ensuring that it will be able to persist in your space even if it is presented with some climate changes or other changes that other plants in your yard might not be able to withstand.
Running Cedar creeps along your yard, but it's important to remember that this isn't a traditional moss. This vascular plant has root systems, allowing it to defend against soil erosion more effectively. Its love of moisture also means that it can protect against flooding and absorb more water when it appears.
Running Cedar is small, but it spreads out, making it an excellent, lush green ground cover for any space in your yard. Unlike traditional moss, it also has the added benefit of the stately strobili, which reaches into the air to add volume and help the plant reproduce.
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Care
Running Cedar (Diphasiastrum digitatum) prefers well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in a relaxed, moist environment. Keep the soil always damp but not soggy. Mulch the base to keep dampness and quell weeds. Avoid heavy pruning; remove dead or damaged stems.
Plant Reproduction
Running Cedar spreads by releasing spores.
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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Pollutant Removal:
Running Cedar helps improve air quality and plant health by pulling pollutants from its surroundings.
Lush Ground Cover:
Running Cedar spreads out to create a lush green ground cover enhancing the aesthetic of any yard.
Hardy Growth:
Despite its slow growth Running Cedar is resilient and withstands climate changes and environmental stress.
Erosion Control:
Its extensive root system makes Running Cedar effective at preventing soil erosion and managing flooding.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Running Cedar (Diphasiastrum digitatum) prefers well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in a relaxed, moist environment. Keep the soil always damp but not soggy. Mulch the base to keep dampness and quell weeds. Avoid heavy pruning; remove dead or damaged stems.
Light Requirements
Running Cedar (Diphasiastrum digitatum) thrives in partial to full shade. It prefers low to moderate light conditions, making it ideal for shaded woodland gardens or under-tree canopies where it can enjoy indirect light and humidity.
Hardy Planting Zones
4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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