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Broom Forkmoss

Broom Forkmoss

Dicranum scoparium

groundcover🌥️ full shade💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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Broom Forkmoss is a delicate, creeping moss that forms soft, feathery mats in shaded, moist environments. It is commonly used in terrariums, shade gardens, and moss lawns for its fine texture and evergreen appeal.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.1–0.3′ tall
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Dicranaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere, widespread in temperate regions

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada

Seasonality

Season of Interest

WinterSpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with