stairstep moss
Hylocomium splendens
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well stairstep moss grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation