Marsh Club-moss
Lycopodium inundatum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL
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Marsh club-moss is a small, primitive evergreen plant that forms low mats of delicate, moss-like foliage. It thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and produces small, club-shaped spore structures in summer and fall. This native ground cover works well in bog gardens, rain gardens, and other wet areas where few other plants will grow.
In an HOA neighborhood
Marsh Club-moss takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Moss-like appearance may be perceived as unkempt
- Requires consistently wet conditions that are unusual in typical landscaping
- Very small size makes it appear unintentional in formal settings
Wildlife value
As a primitive spore-bearing plant, it does not attract pollinators but provides habitat for small invertebrates and amphibians in wet areas.
Common questions
- How much sun does Marsh Club-moss need?
- Marsh Club-moss grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Marsh Club-moss bloom?
- Marsh Club-moss blooms in July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Marsh Club-moss native?
- Marsh Club-moss (Lycopodium inundatum) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Marsh Club-moss HOA-friendly?
- Marsh Club-moss takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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