groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
Stairstep moss is a low-growing evergreen moss with distinctive branching patterns that resemble stair steps, commonly found on forest floors and rocks. It thrives in shaded, moist environments and adds textural interest to woodland gardens and shade gardens.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.16–0.33′ 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
FallWinter
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere including North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
