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Broom Forkmoss
Dicranum scoparium
groundcover🌥️ full shade💧💧💧 high water
Broom Forkmoss is a delicate, creeping moss that forms soft, feathery mats in shaded, moist environments. It is commonly used in terrariums, shade gardens, and moss lawns for its fine texture and evergreen appeal.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Season of Interest
WinterSpringFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, widespread in temperate regions
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation