Plant Profile: Lycopodium digitatum

Taxonomy: Lycopodium digitatum

Names

Clubmoss, Common Running-cedar, Fan Clubmoss, Fan Ground-pine, Ground Pine, Running Cedar

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Phonetic Spelling:ly-koh-POH-de-um dig-ee-TAH-tum

Genus:Lycopodium

Species:digitatum

Family:

Fan Clubmoss is the most prevalent species within the Lycopodium genus found in North America. This perennial plant thrives in wooded regions with well-drained, acidic soils and bears a resemblance to coniferous plants, reaching heights of only 5 to 10 inches. While it can withstand dry conditions, it flourishes best when provided with consistent moisture.

Lycopodium digitatum Feature Summary

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Lycopodium digitatum Feature Summary

Attributes
Country Or Region Of Origin:
Eastern Canada to north central and eastern U.S.A.
Distribution:
AL , AR , CT , DC , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MN , MO , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WI , WV
Wildlife Value:
This plant attracts birds and mammals.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Fruit
Fruit Description:
Spores display from July to September.
Flowers
Flower Description:
Non-flowering plant.
Whole Plant Traits
Plant Type:
Perennial
Native Plant
Ground Cover
Cultural Conditions
Light:
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Soil pH:
Acid (<6.0)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Available Space To Plant:
Less than 12 inches
NC Region:
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Landscape Theme:
Native Garden
Shade Garden
Resistance To Challenges:
Drought
Heavy Shade
Attracts:
Songbirds
Small Mammals

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Lycopodium digitatum Attributes

Lycopodium digitatum: Country Or Region Of Origin

Eastern Canada to north central and eastern U.S.A.

Lycopodium digitatum: Distribution

AL , AR , CT , DC , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MN , MO , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WI , WV

Lycopodium digitatum: Wildlife Value

This plant attracts birds and mammals.

Lycopodium digitatum: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Lycopodium digitatum Fruit

Lycopodium digitatum: Fruit Description

Spores display from July to September.

Lycopodium digitatum: Display/Harvest Time

Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter

Lycopodium digitatum Flowers

Lycopodium digitatum: Flower Description

Non-flowering plant.

Lycopodium digitatum Whole Plant Traits

Lycopodium digitatum: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Lycopodium digitatum Cultural Conditions

Lycopodium digitatum: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Lycopodium digitatum: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Lycopodium digitatum: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Lycopodium digitatum: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Lycopodium digitatum: NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Lycopodium digitatum Leaves

Lycopodium digitatum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Lycopodium digitatum Stem

Lycopodium digitatum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Lycopodium digitatum Landscape

Lycopodium digitatum: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Lycopodium digitatum: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Lycopodium digitatum: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees