Sciuro-hypnum flotowianum
Sciuro-hypnum flotowianum is an ornamental moss that grows as a perennial, reaching a height of 0.05–0.1 meters in USDA zones 4–8. It prefers part shade and medium water, thriving in loamy or peaty soil. This moss is evergreen, not fragrant, toxic, or a pollinator attractant. Its blooming period is unknown.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty
Height
0.05–0.1 m
Spread
0.1–0.3 m
Zones
4–8
This moss species prefers part shade and medium watering. It is well-suited for loamy or peaty soils and can tolerate USDA zones 4–8. As an evergreen plant, it provides year-round texture and interest to shaded, moist areas of the garden.
Sciuro-hypnum flotowianum is ideal for creating miniature landscapes, rock gardens, or adding a mossy carpet effect in shaded, damp areas. Its low growth habit makes it suitable for ground cover or for growing on rocks and logs.