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Herbaceous Perennial

Selaginella kraussiana 'Variegata' (v)

variegated Kraus's stonecrop

A vigorous, mat-forming tender perennial to 5cm high, with small, scale-like, ferny green leaves that are tipped and splashed with cream. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens

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Ultimate height

Up to 10cm

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.5–1 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Neutral, Acid

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Selaginellaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Matforming
Genus: Selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling, the slender stems covered with small scale-like leaves; spores develop in short terminal spikes
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in neutral to slightly acid soil in partial shade. Spreads by rooting stems, forming an effective ground cover. In colder areas, grow under glass in bright filtered light with high humidity. Requires a minimum temperature of 5-7C in the winter months. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens

Propagation

Propagate by sowing spores, at 21°C as soon as they are ripe; by root cuttings of rhizomes in winter, or by division, removing rooted stems in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Houseplants
Patio and container plants
Conservatory and greenhouse
Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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