Foxtail Clubmoss

Verified Florida NativeFern

Lycopodiella alopecuroides

Family: Lycopodiaceae

Foxtail Clubmoss (Lycopodiella alopecuroides) is a Florida native fern. A primitive fern ally with distinctive foxtail-like upright stems topped with yellow spore-producing cones. Grows in wet, acidic soils and creates unique textural interest in bog gardens. The creeping stems form loose mats. Habi

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Fern

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

A primitive fern ally with distinctive foxtail-like upright stems topped with yellow spore-producing cones. Grows in wet, acidic soils and creates unique textural interest in bog gardens. The creeping stems form loose mats.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: High
Soil: Muck, Acidic, Sandy
Drought Tolerance: None
Salt Tolerance: None

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 0.5-1.5 ft
Mature Width: 2-4 ft
Growth Rate: Slow

Ecological Value

✓Small mammals

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Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WetlandPine FlatwoodsSwamp
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
Flood Tolerance: High

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