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Hedwigia Ciliate Moss

Sale price$49.99

Hedwigia Ciliate Moss offers a unique, dense texture with its fine, fringed leaves, creating a lush, green carpet for shaded or moist areas.

Enhances garden aesthetics with texture

Provides habitat for beneficial insects

Thrives in shady garden areas

Thrives in

ZONE 6ZONE 7ZONE 8ZONE 9ZONE 10
Package of: 5 Square Feet

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Hedwigia Ciliate Moss - Hedwigia ciliata

Hedwigia ciliate, commonly referred to as Fringe Moss or Medusa Moss, is a stunning find in any landscape or garden. The tops of the leaflets almost look like a wacky hairdo, which is responsible for its common names. It can be found just about anywhere as it is an incredibly adaptable moss. It is known for its ability to thrive on dryer surfaces, clinging to rocks and bringing new life into poor quality grow spots.

Plant Details - Hediwigia Cilate Moss

Family: Hedwigiaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun – Partial Shade

Water Needs: Low - Moderate

Height: 1-3 cm.

Spread: Indefinite

Growth Rate: Slow

Wildlife Value: Provides shelter and nutrients for small creatures, prevents soil erosion, works to restore broken down rocks

While mosses typically require quite high levels of moisture, this moss can handle light drought conditions. Similarly, it is also tolerant of sunny spots that most mosses are too sensitive to handle. This is a powerhouse of a plant that also boasts attractive silvery leaflets atop sprawling green stems. The mounding growth habit of this plant creates a pleasant cushion texture that adds softness to even the most hardened landscapes.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Hedwigia Cilate Moss

While mosses are generally known to be low maintenance, this moss might take the cake. It tolerates a very wide range of moisture and light levels, requiring only a steady place to take root. Hedwigia Cilate Moss grows best in partial shade or sun with consistent humidity but be sure to avoid waterlogging and full shade. It is sensitive to heavy foot traffic, so be mindful of where you plan to cultivate this moss.

Noteworthy Characteristics

From far away, Hedwigia ciliate can appear like a mat of green with white dots all over. When getting a closer look, you can observe the fringe-like tops that lend their silvery-white color. The color contrast adds a remarkable layer of texture to any hardscape or rock garden.

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Height at Maturity

Under 6 Inches

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Care

Hedwigia ciliate moss thrives in moist, well-draining soil. Keep it consistently damp but not waterlogged. Regular misting helps maintain humidity and ensures good air circulation around the moss to prevent mold. Avoid putting it in places with heavy foot traffic.

Choose early spring or fall when the soil is moist and cool to plant healthy bare-root ferns. You can also use dormant plants to grow year-round. When you arrive, please soak the roots in water for several hours to rehydrate them. Ferns thrive in moist and shaded areas. Dig a hole wide and deep enough to spread out the roots comfortably. Position the fern so the crown (where the roots meet the fronds) is just at or slightly below ground level. Gently backfill with soil firmly around the roots, and thoroughly water to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch for weed control and to retain moisture, ensuring the mulch does not touch the crown. Water during dry periods is used to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid fertilizing in the first year, as ferns prefer nutrient-rich soil over direct fertilization.

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Natural beauty & versatility
Adaptability & easy maintenance
Soil erosion prevention & air purification
Hedwigia Ciliate Moss - TN Nursery
Hedwigia Ciliate Moss5 Square Feet Sale price$49.99

Hedwigia Ciliate Moss I received is fantastic! It came in great shape and has quickly established itself, creating a lush green cover in my shaded garden.

Susan Richard, Verified Buyer

Zone 5

I’m thrilled with the Hedwigia Ciliate Moss. It’s vibrant and easy to grow, enhancing my garden with its rich green color and texture.

Matthew Christopher, Verified Buyer

Zone 6

The Hedwigia Ciliate Moss has been a perfect fit for my rock garden. It’s thriving and adds a lovely green touch, making it a great choice for enhancing garden aesthetics.

Patricia John, Verified Buyer

Zone 7

What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

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Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You'll Love This Hedwigia Ciliate Moss

Air Purification

Moss naturally purifies the air by absorbing pollutants, contributing to a healthier environment.


Soil Stabilization

It helps prevent soil erosion and retains moisture, making it an excellent choice for ground stabilization.


Versatile Ground Cover

Hedwigia Ciliate Moss provides a lush, green carpet that can enhance any garden, rock garden, or shady spot.

Natural Aesthetic

Hedwigia Ciliate Moss adds a lush, green layer to rocks, logs, and soil, enhancing the natural beauty of your landscape

Caring Tips

How do I care for my Hedwigia Ciliate Moss?

Each box contains detailed care instructions and information about your product. But here's the basics.

Care Tips

Hedwigia ciliate moss thrives in moist, well-draining soil. Keep it consistently damp but not waterlogged. Regular misting helps maintain humidity and ensures good air circulation around the moss to prevent mold. Avoid putting it in places with heavy foot traffic.

Light Requirements

Hedwigia ciliate moss thrives in low to moderate light conditions. It prefers indirect or filtered sunlight, ideal for shaded areas or indoor environments with diffused light. Avoid natural sunlight, which can dry out the moss.

Hardy Planting Zones

6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10

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Karen Melton
Excellent!

Priced right, packaged extremely well and I ordered just enough! Yay! I am thrilled and frankly know of no other nursery selling quantities of moss! Instructions for a slurry were included to get the moss out to a good start and 2 days of rain helped! Excellent!

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Lindsey Burris
100 sq feet of mosses

Moss was delivered a little more dry than the first shipment. First shipment was sealed in plastic and this time the plastic was just draped over it. It was a larger order. Once we moss was misted it jumped right back up. Some that were brown even regained their green hue. Very pleased.

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Amy Strickland
Love it!

The moss I ordered arrived in healthy condition and has been put down. Now I wait and water! I'd love to show pictures, because it came out beautiful. Just hope it lives. I've been harvesting moss out of our woods so half was already done. I have high hopes!

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Richard Boyd
HEDWIGIA MOSS

The plants arrived quickly and came very nicely packaged.
I like this moss.

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