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Hedwigia Moss 5 sq ft.
A very lovely in its striking green color moss. Easy to maintain and just lushes out beautifully. I have this all year in my farm.
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Hedwigia Moss
the color of this is just amazing
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We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
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Description
Hedwigia Moss is a Brilliant Green Ground Cover that is Exceptionally Eco-friendly with Minimal Fuss
Property owners frequently purchase this easy-growing moss for "green" roofs and sustainable landscapes. The plant also conserves water because it barely needs any to survive to remain green, and it also controls soil erosion and even cuts down on air pollution around a home or business. This particular moss features two very different appearances, depending on natural climate changes. For example, Hedweigia Moss is recognized by its lovely dark green lushness and long tendrils in an unusual texture and growth when soils are moist. During dry periods, the moss turns fibrous and brittle, still featuring a unique and striking appeal. Not to worry, the plant bounces back quickly upon re-hydration.
Hedwigia Moss from the Hedwigiaceae family is Dependable and Versatile and not Picky about Where it Lays its Form
It will grace rocks, boulders, asphalt, and wooded areas and be amenable to various soils, including clay, sandy or well-drained. The plant is also sturdy and can tolerate foot traffic.
The dreadlocks-looking moss has an almost magical thing about it, and its lightweight features are robust. High winds cannot budge the moss growing on a roof. When planting Hedweigia Moss, nursery experts recommend keeping the colonies facing the same direction and layering them like placing shingles on a roof.
Hedweigia Moss needs lots of moisture to thrive
When adorning boulders and other hardscapes, it's advised to create a soil pie mud mixture to the crevice where you desire the moss to grow. Hedweigia Moss is purchased as a bare-root plant and shipped according to square foot orders. Moss experts advise keeping the plant moist and outside until it is ready for putting down.
Hedwigia Moss is a Low-Profile Cushion Moss
Hedwigia Moss, also called white-tipped moss, is an evergreen perennial moss. These plants form a low-profile cushion that can grow up to one inch tall and one foot across, or sometimes more. The individual stems of this moss range from red to brown, and they spread widely. You can find leaves surrounding and along the moss' stems, and the distribution of leaves is somewhat dense. Certain birds, including the American Robin and the Barn Swallow, often use this moss to construct their nests.
Hedwigia Moss Helps Provide Gardens and Landscapes with a Natural Look
It uses either solid materials or acidic rocks as a substrate, and it can also grow in dolomite or limestone with a high pH. This moss is adaptable to various surfaces, like logs, soil, and roofing. Since it's able to tolerate a lot of sunlight, as well as drier conditions, it's a good option for rooftop or rock gardens.
Hedwigia Moss is found in Illinois, specifically in the northeast, east-central and southern areas. The most common habitats for this moss in Illinois include canyons with sandstone walls, rocky ridges, limestone rock faces, boulders and rocks found on woodland trails, stone walls of churches, and various roofing materials. It is found in other parts of North and South America, Australia, Africa, and Eurasia.
Sometimes the tips of the moss' leaves can be translucent white, and this varies in appearance. The whiteness at the tips will change based on where the moss is found. The white tips also distinguish this type of moss from other kinds. As the moss leaves age, they may become even more white and translucent before withering.
Hedwigia Moss is a beautiful, bright green ground cover in landscape designs. This type of moss has a different appearance than other varieties and stands out in a garden. The plant's tendrils are long and bright green, and the plant has distinctive edges, which add to its attractiveness. It provides gardens and landscapes with a natural look, and it grows well in a variety of conditions and soils.
Flowering Time: This plant has no flower; it is a non-flowering moss that works mainly as a ground cover.
Soil Requirements: Can grow in most terrains, including pavement, roofs, sidewalks, and even walls, as well as in dirt, bark chips, or forest floors. Hedwigia Moss makes a great green roof.
Pruning: Grows outward, not upward. If moss begins to look scraggly, you can trim it to get the desired look. However, regular pruning is unnecessary.
Flower Form: No flower, a plush green moss with long "arm" looking limbs stretching outward and giving a wool carpet look. Limbs could also make it look coral-like.
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