Selaginella kraussiana 'Variegata' (v)

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variegated Kraus's stonecrop

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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral or Acid

Position

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)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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