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Spanish moss

Spanish moss

Tillandsia usneoides

herbaceous part shade💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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An epiphytic bromeliad that hangs from tree branches in long, silvery-gray strands, requiring high humidity and moisture from air and rainfall rather than soil. It produces small yellow-green flowers and is commonly used as a decorative accent in warm climates.

Overview

Form
Weeping
Growth Rate
slow
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Bromeliaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States, Central America, South America

Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with