Moss Trays
Each moss tray order is approximately 10 x 20” in size providing at least 1.25 sq. ft. of product. Substrate fabric is included providing easy installation for gardeners and landscapers, if desired. Hard plastic tray may not be included in the shipment, unless specifically requested by the customer.
All live mosses, lichens and native plants have either been rescued from high-impact locations or cultivated in our Mossery. We promote the use of these plants for LIVE moss projects and sustainable landscapes. Some mosses will come with soil attached while others, particularly prostrate-growing types and mounds, may have very little soil attached to their tiny rhizoids.
Shipping Considerations
Mosses are shipped via Priority Mail through the US Postal Service. Most deliveries occur within 2-3 days. Mountain Moss will assume the costs of insuring your order. Please notify us if you encounter any issues or your delivery is lost.
You should expect your moss delivery within a week. We use somewhat unconventional packaging. For multiple trays in the same order, we may not include all trays but instead layer mosses on top of each other.
Moss Trays
Atrichum angustatum Tray -- Shade and Sun -- Out of Stock -- Check back later
$35.00
Atrichum angustatum, commonly called Star Moss, which is a small moss that holds soil in place with its compact growth patterns. Tolerant of a variety of pH levels. This upright grower works well on nutrient-poor and disturbed soils. Very little change in green appearance from wet vs. dry states but some shriveling is apparent. Male cups offer b...
Ceratodon purpureus Tray -- Sun -- Rock walls, patios, moss features... and Bonsai! NEW INVENTORY
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Ceratodon purpureus Tray -- Sun -- Rock walls, patios, moss features... and Bonsai! NEW INVENTORY
$35.00
Ceratodon purpureus – This tiny moss has brilliant, deep green color with magnificent red sporophytes. It grows upright in dense mound colonies that feel like velvet to the touch. Be forewarned, Ceratodon may go through a dormant or adjustment phase when it turns brown for a while. It can appear dead but patient waiting reveals that it will reju...
Climacium americanum Tray -- Shade/Part Sun Moss Lawns, Paths, Features, Rock Gardens Hardy to foot traffic -- Solution for stormwater runoff -- soggy areas
$40.00
Climacium americanum is commonly called Tree Moss. It gets its name from the fact that it grows in colonies that appear like forests of little trees. Actually, upper canopy of tree moss is much larger than most all other mosses, about .75-1.5” in spread and a height of 1-3”. New growth will be deep green while older growth or colonies in too muc...
Dicranum scoparium Tray -- Shade -- Heat Tolerant -- Lawns, Features, Rock Gardens
$30.00
Dicranum scoparium is a soft brilliant green moss species which grows in mounds and prefers acid soils or rock substrates. Usually it thrives best in shady locations. Called Mood Moss by many florists, Dicranum is known commonly in the scientific world as Windswept or Broom Moss because of the way the individual plants have leaves that curve. Al...
Entodon seductrix Tray -- VERSATILE SPECIES -- Shade or Sun -- Lawns, Patios, Features, Walls, Roofs, Rock Gardens
$35.00
Entodon seductrix might be called Shiny Sexy Moss. This shiny green moss grows prostrate and hugs surfaces in flat colonies. And, don't you think its second name sounds "sexy?" It attaches quickly to all types of surfaces from acidic soil to concrete substrates. It exhibits amazing fast-growing properties. A versatile moss, it is a good candidat...
Hedwigia ciliata Tray -- Shade or Sun -- Rock Walls, Gravel Paths, Patios, Roofs, Rock Gardens. Waterfalls
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Hedwigia ciliata Tray -- Shade or Sun -- Rock Walls, Gravel Paths, Patios, Roofs, Rock Gardens. Waterfalls
$35.00
Hedwigia ciliata is named after the father of bryology, Johannes Hedwig. He might wonder at the common name of Dreadlock Moss. Or maybe be flattered that kids like to call it Hedwig Moss after the owl's name in Harry Potter books. This moss grows in loose colonies with the rhizoids grouped as a “foot” to attach it. It is deep, dark green with li...
Hylocomium brevirostre Tray -- Shade/Part Sun Lawns, Paths, Rock Gardens, Features, Waterfalls
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Hylocomium brevirostre Tray -- Shade/Part Sun Lawns, Paths, Rock Gardens, Features, Waterfalls
$35.00
The term “fluffy” is the most accurate description of Hylocomium brevirostre. A light green shade, plants have a tendency to rise above the soil surface in loose organization even though it is a technically a sideways grower. A shade lover, Hylocomium tolerates some partial sunspots that may occur during the day. When dry, its color gets lighter...
Hypnum imponens Tray -- Shade/Partial Sun Lawns, Focal Features, Rock Gardens, Paths
$20.00
Hypnum species are referred to as common Log or Fern Mosses. It will grow on a variety of substrates including vertical surfaces. Its green color can range from brilliant to a darker, yellow-green state. It is a sideways growing moss species. Please note: Like Thuidium, this moss may have a transitional bright yellow stage. It grows in shade and...
Leucobryum Tray -- Shade or Sun -- Lawns, Focal Features, Paths, Rock Gardens
$35.00
Called Pincushion Moss, Leucobryum glaucum and Leucobryum albidum mounds are deep to light green depending upon its moisture content. It grows on a variety of substrates including rich, acidic soils to barren, sandy locations. It gets tiny golden brown sporophytes during all seasons. Also, it sometimes is covered with fragmented white leaf tips ...
Mnium hornum Tray -- Shade/Partial Shade-- Currently Out of Stock -- Check back later
$35.00
Mnium hornum is characterized by its small oval leaves that cascade intricately along a single plant stem that doesn’t branch. It is a great option for wet and shady locations. In a feature section of your moss garden, it provides great contrasting colors and textures. Mnium hormun plants can grow ¾ of an inch to 2 inches tall. IMPORTANT – READ ...
Plagiomnium MIX Tray -- Shade/Partial Shade -- Lawns, Paths, Patios, Rock Gardens, Waterfalls
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Plagiomnium MIX Tray -- Shade/Partial Shade -- Lawns, Paths, Patios, Rock Gardens, Waterfalls
$35.00
Plagiomnium ciliare has distinctively different looking males (flower-like shape) and females (frond shape). In this alluring species, one notices first the pedal-like aspect of the plant as its colonies sprawl out over the surface. Next, the transparency in its green leaves make it a fantastic option in any moss project. This species has a glow...
Polytrichum commune Tray -- Shade or Sun -- Hillside Erosion Control, Focal Features, Rock Gardens -- Contact Mossin' Annie about Special Order
$45.00
Polytrichum commune is one of the tallest mosses and definitely has the tallest sporophytes, Haircap Moss provides erosion control solutions holding the soil tightly in place. Plants are a deep green with dramatic changes in appearance based upon moisture content. Leaves will tightly curl around the stem when dry and within a minute will unfurl ...
