Sheet Moss
Thrives in Zones 4 - 9
Low maintenance, stays lush year-round
Enhances natural beauty and texture
Attracts beneficial insects to garden
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7-10 DaysSheet Moss - Hypnum curvifolium
With intriguing curved micro leaf clusters, Sheet Moss forms an attractive and dense mat of green over the landscape. Its name is a direct reflection of its ability to form a blanket structure over the soil/substrate that is void of gaps and leaves nothing to desire. It is an effective non-aggressive ground cover with a true set-and-forget nature. It isn’t just seen outdoors, however. This plant is also frequently used in floral arrangements due to its unique wild texture and vivid green hue.
Plant Details - Sheet Moss
Family: Hypnaceae
Light Requirement: Partial Shade – Full Shade
Water Needs: Moderate - High
Height: 1-3 cm.
Spread: Indefinitely
Growth Rate: Moderate
Wildlife Value: Provides microhabitats, encourages soil retention, retains beneficial moisture
This plant proliferates incredibly important microhabitats that are crucial to the ecosystem. By providing shelter for the smallest creatures in a landscape and contributing to healthy moisture levels, this is not only a lovely add to any landscape but also a responsible one. It is known as being a favorite for Salamanders and other small amphibians. Moss produces spores as its means of reproduction, containing within it many complex botanical structures.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Sheet Moss
Notoriously low-maintenance and self-sufficient, this plant is ideal if you are looking to fill a space in more difficult areas of your terrain, such as shaded or moist areas. Sheet Moss will cling to any substrate it is given, spreading at a moderate pace to gently fill in the areas. Before you know it, your garden space will have a new flair of green charm.
Noteworthy Characteristics
The leaves of Sheet Moss are scaley and a bit curly, making it easy to identify upon close inspection. The leaves are notably longer than other popular lawn mosses which is what lends itself to being an effective groundcover.
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Height at Maturity
Under 6 Inches
Care
Sheet moss thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Keep it consistently damp but not waterlogged. Avoid heavy foot traffic, as it can damage the moss. Regularly remove debris and provide good air circulation to prevent mold growth.
Plant Reproduction
Sheet Moss spreads through spores and grows in dense mats.
How to Grow and Care for Moss
Moss is a timeless, low-maintenance plant that brings a soft, green carpet to shaded gardens, woodland paths, stone walls, and water features. Unlike traditional plants, moss doesn't have roots—it absorbs water and nutrients directly through its leaves—making it ideal for moist, acidic soils and areas with poor fertility. To grow moss successfully, choose a shaded or partially shaded location with consistent humidity and minimal foot traffic.
Prepare the site by clearing debris and lightly roughing up the soil or surface to help the moss adhere. Gently press live moss onto the area, mist with water, and keep it consistently moist for several weeks to encourage establishment. Moss prefers rainwater or distilled water, as tap water may contain minerals that hinder growth.
Once established, moss requires very little care—no mowing, fertilizing, or pruning. Simply keep it moist and remove any fallen leaves or debris to prevent smothering. With its rich texture and calming appearance, moss adds a natural elegance and sense of tranquility to any landscape.
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Proper Sunlight Happy Plants
Sheet Moss thrives in low to moderate light conditions. It prefers indirect sunlight or shaded areas protected from direct sunlight. Ideal for indoor settings or shaded outdoor spots, it adds lush greenery without requiring intense light.
Soil Erosion Control:
Helps stabilize soil and prevent erosion, making it a practical solution for uneven or sloped areas.
Lush Ground Cover:
Sheet Moss forms a dense, emerald-green carpet, providing a rich, natural cover for shaded areas and enhancing garden aesthetics.
Adaptable Growth:
Thrives in low-light conditions and damp environments, making it perfect for shaded spots where other plants might struggle.
Low Maintenance:
Requires minimal care once established, making it a hassle-free choice for a vibrant, green display.
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Customer Reviews
Moss arrived quickly and healthy. Planted right away and very happy with my purchase.
We were very surprised by how quickly it came! We were told to expect 7 to 10 days for delivery, but it was here in less than 24 hours. That was quite a feat in itself, considering it looked like it was just harvested. The big box was overwhelming in quantity, but in my eagerness to improve our yard quickly, it was my mistake to order that much all at once. We did move all of the moss out of the box the next day in order not to lose any. To me, moss is gold. But, it was quite a challenge to move that much moss quickly in order to keep it from rotting. We would not order that quantity again. Half as much would be wiser. The moss was nice and moist and well protected in it’s plastic lined box, but there was a lot of debris along with it. In order to keep moss cleaner it would have been better to pack it top to top rather than top to bottom. We were not pleased with the amount of debris that came with the moss. It has taken an inordinate amount of time to clean the moss of all debris, sticks, pine cones and all. This type of moss is probably the same type as what is at Mountain Mitchell. At that altitude it is always cool and misty, even in summer. Our altitude is around 2500 and hotter with no consistent mist. We do have an irrigation system and have been keeping it moist. We have been surprised by how little direct sun the moss is actually getting in our yard. Our trees have matured a lot more than we realized in terms of blocking out full-on sun in the one part of our yard that was in question. We were concerned that that area of the yard might burn out the moss, but we are happy to find that the strong sun has proven to be minimal. This is the reason we chose moss to replace our lawn, which has **** thrived. But, even though we moved the moss quickly and have provided consistent moisture, some of the moss has browned out. I have questioned if we were watering it too much and have reduced the time of watering to a much shorter period. I am not sure yet if it might still only be happy in it’s native environment or if it will eventually acclimate. This moss will tremendously reduce our runoff problem, but it’s hardiness is still in question in our environment rather than it’s native higher altitude environment. We are hoping it thrives and spreads, but it is an expensive experiment in time, effort and money. It will require a great deal to cover our lawn area and financially purchasing more will have to be parsed out. This is a new type of moss to what we are familiar and have experience with. Because it is light and fluffy, we are not sure how difficult it will be to clean leaves and acorns off of when they all drop. And we have a lot of trees! It obviously grows in a more pine environment rather than under deciduous trees. We are not sure how we will blow leaves in the mass quantity we have without blowing the moss away too. We will obviously have to take great care. We are hoping by leaf season it will have established itself into a stronger status. We also don’t know how it will realistically be able to handle walking on versus a more low and tight growing variety. We chose this thicker variety in order to absorb runoff from a sloped yard, but only time will tell to it’s easy livability and hardiness. We feel it solves some problems, but creates new ones. We have paths that will keep us from walking on the moss a great deal. At this point, the amount that we installed does not cover that much of our lawn area. But, it definitely will be enough to reduce our run-off problems. Happily, we are able to get a mower to our front yard without rolling over this moss. It’s appearance is fairly attractive, but certainly not the bright lime color as portrayed in pictures on-line. However, it is a far cry from raw dirt or sparsely growing grass that we have experienced for years. We will also have to wait and see how it holds up to squirrels, moles and voles when they do their ****!
The sheet moss was beautiful, fresh, and filled with large, easy to handle pieces. Thank you folks over at TN. I’ll be ordering more.
Let's see how this all works out. In tiny pieces, mostly brown and dry. I water in the morning and evening. Moss in the shade.
came quickly, perfectly in shape, easy to care for
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