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Fern Moss

Fern Moss

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Height at Maturity:

Under 6 Inches

exposure
Exposure:

Shade

zone
Planting Zones:

5-9

Usage
Usage:

Shade Gardens

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Shipped As:

Bare-root

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NY

Fern Moss - Thuidium delicatulum

Fern Moss is a delightful and beneficial plant for landscaping projects. As a type of moss, it belongs to the Bryophyte family and thrives in damp and shady environments, making it a perfect choice for various landscaping applications.

This plant ships bare-root and dormant (no leaves or foliage) It will not green out until next spring.

One of the significant advantages of using the moss in landscaping is its lush and vibrant appearance. Its delicate, feathery fronds create a soft and appealing texture that adds a touch of natural elegance to outdoor spaces. The moss forms a lush carpet-like surface as ground cover, giving gardens, pathways, and other landscape features a unique and inviting appeal.

The moss is also an excellent plant for soil erosion control. Its dense mat-like growth helps stabilize soil on slopes and other vulnerable areas, preventing erosion and runoff.

Moreover, it is well-suited for creating green walls and living roofs. Its ability to thrive in shady and humid conditions makes it an excellent option for vertical gardening projects. When grown on walls or ceilings, it provides insulation, reducing energy consumption by regulating indoor temperatures and contributing to overall energy efficiency.

In addition to its visual appeal and functional benefits, the moss also contributes to environmental health by promoting biodiversity. Its dense growth provides a habitat for various small insects, spiders, and other invertebrates, attracting birds and other wildlife to the landscape. This interplay of species creates a balanced and thriving ecosystem, enhancing the overall health and sustainability of the environment.

Fern Moss requires minimal maintenance, making it a practical choice for landscape designers and homeowners seeking low-maintenance landscaping solutions.

Unlike traditional grass lawns that demand regular mowing and watering, the moss can flourish with occasional watering, allowing for a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to landscaping.

In conclusion, the moss is a valuable asset in landscaping due to its lush appearance, erosion control capabilities, suitability for green walls and living roofs, support of biodiversity, and low-maintenance requirements. Its presence enhances the beauty of outdoor spaces and contributes to their environmental sustainability and ecological balance. Whether used as ground cover, on vertical surfaces or to stabilize slopes, it is a versatile and aesthetically pleasing addition to any landscaping project.

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Mary Huddleston
Woodland garden

The addition of fern moss has been so charming. I have ferns coming!

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Sarah
Just as advertised

Wonderful moss that was packaged well & shipped quickly. Looks great in my larger terrariums. Thank you!

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Karen Peckinpaugh
lovely, healthy, beautiful moss.

I really liked all three of the mosses we purchased, and the thing I have loved about the fern leaf moss is that it spread over a wide area, and looked natural almost immediately.

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Karen Rudick

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Prudence Ruth
Moss madness

I used it for small section of my Japanese entry garden I'm making. It's beautiful. I'm keeping it damp and it is doing well I think.