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Common Names: M

madake: Phyllostachys bambusoides
magnolia, sweet bay: Magnolia virginiana
Makino bamboo; kei-chiku; gui zhu: Phyllostachys makinoi
marjoram: Origanum vulgare
marsh marigold; cowslip: Caltha palustris
Maryland meadow beauty: Rhexia mariana
Mayapple; wild lemon: Podophyllum peltatum
Mayflower: Epigaea repens
mayflower, Canada: Maianthemum canadense
mazus: Mazus reptans
meadowsweet: Spiraea latifolia
Mediterranean pink: Saponaria ocymoides
metake: Pseudosasa japonica
milkweed, swamp: Asclepias incarnata
mint, dotted: Monarda punctata
mist flower: Eupatorium coelestinum
mock orange: Philadelphus coronarius
moso: Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens
moss: Atrichum undulatum
moss: Callicladium haldanianum
moss, common haircap: Polytrichum commune
moss, flowering: Phlox subulata
moss, reindeer: Cladonia species
mother-of-thyme: Thymus serpyllum
mountain laurel; calico bush: Kalmia latifolia
mountain lover: Paxistima canbyi
mountain mint, hyssop-leaved: Pycnanthemum hyssopifolium
mountain-mint, hoary: Pycnanthemum incanum
mountain-mint, short-toothed: Pycnanthemum muticum

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Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Polytrichum

(Polytrichaceae - Polytrichum family)

About 28 species of mosses. Ten species occur in N. America.

commune

evergreen perennial • usually 2-4" • zones 2-10

common haircap moss

moss, native, ground cover, rock garden, shade
distributed worldwide

This relatively large moss is capable of forming a soft, lush, evergreen, carpet-like mat over sizable areas. Prefers moist, acidic soil and light shade. Will grow in full or nearly full sunlight if the soil is moist; one of the best carpet-forming species for such locations. Fairly tolerant of poor soil and slow drainage (but does need good drainage). Will stand occasional foot traffic. Worthy of consideration as a ground cover where conditions are suitable. It is said that, in the gardens of Japan (where mosses are highly regarded as garden subjects), this species is probably grown more than all other moss species combined. For many gardeners, and in many garden situations, this is probably one of the best moss species to start with. Can't ship to CA, WA, AZ, or OR.

cat # 0A1T
$7.95 each / 3-9, $7.50 ea / 10-49, $6.95 ea / 50-99, $5.95 ea / 100+, $5.17 ea

piliferum

evergreen perennial • 1-2" • zones 2-10

(soft haircap moss)

moss, native, rock garden, sun - part shade
temperate and arctic Northern Hemisphere

A relatively low, compact species, distinguished by the silvery cast of its foliage. Tends to grow on dry, sandy or gravelly soil, often in full or nearly full sun. Quite tolerant of dry, infertile soil and exposed locations. Can't ship to CA, WA, AZ, or OR.

cat # 0A8S
$7.95 each / 3+, $7.50 ea