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
Mat-forming
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.1–0.3′ tall
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
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
Widespread in Northern Hemisphere
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
