About

Lycopodium pinifolium is an evergreen clubmoss producing the characteristic branching, pine-like stems densely clothed in small, scale-like leaves of the genus. A fascinating botanical curiosity for a moist, shaded, acidic woodland garden.

About the genus

Lycopodium, the clubmosses, are primitive, spore-bearing, evergreen plants with slender, branching stems densely clothed in small, scale-like leaves. Ancient relatives of ferns grown as botanical curiosities in moist, shaded conditions.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.