Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Sheet Moss, Brocade Moss, Feather Moss
Sheet Moss, Brocade Moss, Feather MossHypnum imponensPart to full shade; medium moisture level; forms on logs and also on thin soil over acidic rocks; acidic pH. 1 to 3 inches height.Native Region: Listed by the Tennessee Herbarium as native to Tennessee with no listing by countyDescription: Attractive moss with glossy leaves forming thick, soft carpets ranging from brilliant green to darker yellow-green in color. Gets its common name of Brocade Moss from the fact that it looks a bit like emerald embroidery. It is evergreen with both fall and winter interest. |
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