Northern Ground-cedar (Diphasiastrum Complanatum) is a perennial fern in the Lycopodiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 2-6. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Diphasiastrum complanatum is an evergreen perennial clubmoss native to northern temperate regions, characterized by its trailing, multi-branched stems and scale-like leaves.