Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Selaginellaceae

Genus:

Selaginella

Species:

Selaginella tortipila

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments