Kathleen DAngelo
Running Cedar
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3-7
Under 12"
Low and Moderate
Partial shade
Spring
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.
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.
Low Maintenance Evergreen , Leaves that resemble tiny clubs, Helps smother weeds under shrubs
Kathleen DAngelo
Running Cedar
J.P.
Arrived a bit late, packaged well looked great and seemed to enjoy placement in garden. Will have to give later feedback on how it thrives. Ty
Dudley Gilmer
plants in good shape.
About this plant
This evergreen plant, Fan clubmoss vine, provides a splash of green during the dreary winter months in a woodland garden setting. Its leaves produce a dazzlingly glossy surface, and while it is mostly shaded during the summer season, it will glisten and shine when struck by sunlight.
Running Cedar (Diphasiastrum digitatum) is a clubmoss that reproduces via strobili and spores. It is native to eastern North American woodland ecosystems and can be found blanketing the earth of both pine and deciduous forests; however, it prefers coniferous forest types. It was awarded its common name due to its resemblance to cedar boughs strewn across the ground
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Light Requirement: Partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate to wet
Height: 3 to 8 in
Spread: 3 to 5 in
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: July to October, reproduces via strobili
Flower Color: Pale yellow strobili
Wildlife Value: Habitat for ground-nesting birds
When in a colony, this friendly plant is hypnotizing, making it hard to tell one plant from the other, enchanting you to move closer to investigate. The combination of the glossy leaves and unique spiral growth habit entices you to reach out and touch this yielding yet sturdy plant. As it produces a consistent and dense ground cover, birds and small rodents use their colonies as habitat.
This plant is medicinal and has been used since ancient times for a variety of ailments. It has been used to treat urinary tract infections and relieve skin ailments. It was even used to induce labor for pregnant women.
Running Cedar can tolerate moist to dry soils; however, it prefers acidic soil. It will even grow in heavily shaded areas. This plant is slow-growing, but it forms widely sweeping clonal colonies when established plants are allowed to spread.
While this plant is a delightful woodland garden addition, it is notably difficult to propagate from transplant. However, it is achievable and many of TN Nursery’s customers have successfully grown this charming forest ground cover.
Plant Running Cedar close to home and enjoy the added texture and vibrant green foliage in your woodland garden landscape throughout the year. Shop for Running Cedar online at TN Nursery.
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