Pincushion Moss
Leucobryum glaucum
Pincushion moss is a delicate, cushion-forming moss prized for its soft, silvery-green appearance in shaded woodland gardens. It thrives in consistently moist conditions and requires high humidity.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Temperate regions worldwide
Native to: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation