This semi-evergreen moss-like perennial has long slender weak trailing stems that root where they touched the ground and forms a compact prostrate habit. It has tiny metallic blue scale like the leaves and the small cones release spores during a late spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Selaginella uncinata is naturally found in China growing in moist rocky places from sea level to an altitude of 2,500 m (8202 ft). 

It grows in moderately well drained organic rich moist sandy to clay loam that is tending acidic with a pH range 6-7 and a grows in a semi-shaded protected position and is frost tolerant drought tender.

Peacock Spikemoss is grown for its spreading habit and foliage. it is planted along shaded borders  in a small cottage gardens as a ground cover or used as a spill-over in a moist rockery.  It is also grown in hanging baskets or used in pots or planter boxes. it is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 1-2 years from division. ID 2652

Selaginella (sell-lah-gi-NEL-uh)  uncinata (un-sin-NA-tuh)

Selaginellaceae (sell-lah-gi-NE-AY-see-ee)