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Carpet Moss - 5 Square Feet

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Removes & Absorbs Toxins

Improves Air Quality

Low maintenance & easy to grow

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Carpet Moss is one of the Most Sought-After Ground Covers. Its vibrant green color and soft texture (hence the name "carpet") make it stand out. A well-established bed is one of the closest things you will ever find to a natural picnic blanket: soft, comfortable, and resilient enough to take it.

Carpet Moss Is Stunning In Rock Gardens

But they also form a beautiful counterpoint to rock gardens or tree groves. There is a long tradition of using it in, for instance, Zen gardens: their smoothness and stillness impart tranquility that rustling grasses do not.

It has no Roots, and this allows it to Grow Over Terrain that Other Plants Cannot (such as Solid Rock Faces)

In the wild, it increases on stream beds, around trees, and among rocks. It prefers a relatively well-shaded and moist environment. However, once established, it can tolerate a broader range of conditions. In particular, Hypnum species are not picky about their soil substrate: they can grow on a solid block of granite.

As a ground cover, it is often grown from "plugs" spaced across the area intended to be covered. It is essential to thoroughly weed the field before the moss bed is fully established and, if possible, to avoid disturbing it. While being established, it should be kept moist.

This Moss Has A Rich History

Historically, dried tea was once used for down-to-stuff mattresses and pillows. It has recently been used as a framing element in many flower arrangements. Still, more recently, tufts of it have been used as decorative elements on their right, formed into balls or set in bowls, bringing a little piece of Zen gardening inside your home.

It is an ideal ground cover for landscaping needs. It produces a dense, green "carpet," which helps prevent soil erosion and beautifies the land. It is one of the 20 Hypnum species in the United States, and it grows well in moist climate areas and near forested areas. It is an ideal accessory to complement flower arrangements and has serrated-type stalks.

This plant produces both sexually and asexually, making it versatile. In addition to growing over the soil, it will grow over rocks and fallen or decayed wood.

This Plant Has A Hairy Appearance

It is as tall as an inch high and has a hairy appearance. It grows in large clumps but in sheets. It is low maintenance but has specific areas and can't grow outside of those areas. This plant can grow on most soils, rocks, and wood as long as it remains shaded and moist. It has shallow roots and cannot be damaged by walking on them.

It Is Found Under Trees

The carpet Moss is commonly found under trees and in shady areas. They can be bright green, but they will turn dark brown as they age. The edges of the leaves are serrated and look parallel to each other as they grow. The plant can reproduce with a male or female or by itself.

It gets its name because it looks closely similar to rugs. It is small, green, soft, and bushy. It resembles the old timely shag rug because it fluffs. It grows in clumps and has shallow roots. It grows low to the ground and does not require maintenance once planted. It is low-lying, covering an area in no time with its fast-growing, spreading shag.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bare Root Plants

Exposure

Full Shade

Height at Maturity

Under 6 Inches

Usage

Shade Gardens

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Bare-root

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Ships 7-10 Days

Planting Zones

3-9

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