β Plant Database

Woodsy Thyme-moss
Plagiomnium cuspidatum
groundcoverβ
part shadeπ§π§π§ high water
A low-growing moss species with a soft, cushion-like appearance, commonly found in woodsy and shaded moist environments. It serves as an attractive groundcover for woodland gardens and naturalized areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere temperate regions
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation