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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

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division