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Woodsy Thyme-moss

Woodsy Thyme-moss

Plagiomnium cuspidatum

groundcoverβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

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
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.1–0.3β€² tall
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

none
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division

Companion Planting

Plants well with