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Cypress-leaved Plait-moss
Hypnum cupressiforme
⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate, feathery moss with cypress-like branching that forms attractive mats on rocks, logs, and tree bark. Commonly used in terrariums and shade gardens for its fine texture and year-round greenery.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Widespread in Northern Hemisphere
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation