Common
name: "Water Moss"
Latin name: Fontinalis antipyretica
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Native
to:
Zone: 6 - 9
Winter hardy: No
Water depth: 12" - 24"
Flowers: Insignificant
Height: 18" - 30"
Spread: Unlimited
Pests: Rare
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Cultural
information: "Water Moss" is a true moss
that may be winter hardy at low elevations. "Water Moss"
attaches itself to rocks or other objects in the bottom of the
pond. When purchasing new plants... look for stems that are
already attached to a stone. Pieces of the plant can be tied to
stones or other weights using fishing line.
Place weighted sections of the plant directly into the pond
during spring. "Water Moss" likes full sun... but
tolerates light shade. They say that "Water Moss" is
better suited to slow moving water. Propagate by removing stems...
adding weight and re-submerging.
