Running Cedar

Running Cedar

Also known as ground cedar or fan clubmoss, is a creeping, evergreen plant with needle-like leaves that resembles fern fronds and is commonly found in moist woodlands and forests.

Running cedar features leaves that look quite similar to the boughs of the tree bearing its name. This evergreen plant can make quite an attractive addition to your home, but why might you want to grow it there? Beyond just its striking looks, here are a few key reasons why it adds value to any yard.

Running Cedar Can Tell You More About Your Environment

It is a fern-like plant that's said to be adept at pulling pollutants out of its surroundings, which can help you improve the overall health of other plants in the area as well as remove some of the airborne pollutants that might impact your well-being. However, it's worth noting that the biggest benefit is what the plant reveals. Because it serves to remove toxins, changes in the health of the plant could indicate issues with the soil or the air that even this hardy little plant can't handle by itself.

Running Cedar Will Stick With You, No Matter the Weather

It takes its time to grow, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it will easily be weakened by weather and other threats. This fern ally is fairly hardy, ensuring that it will be able to persist in your space even if it is presented with some climate changes or other changes that other plants in your yard might not be able to pull through.

Running Cedar Defends Against Soil Erosion and Flooding

While it does creep along your yard, it's important to remember that this isn't a traditional moss. This plant is a vascular plant that does have root systems, allowing it to more effectively defend against soil erosion. Its love of moisture also means that it can defend against flooding and absorb more water when it appears.

Running Cedar Is Perfect for Smaller Groundcover Needs

It is small, but it spreads out, which makes it a wonderful lush green ground cover for any space in your yard. Unlike traditional moss, you also have the added benefit of the stately strobili, which reaches up into the air to add volume and help the plant reproduce.

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