Moss Acres Homepage
HOME    VIEW CART
 MOSS PRODUCTS
  Fern Moss
  Cushion Moss
  Hair Cap Moss
  Rock Cap Moss
  Moss Starter
  Moss Rocks
  New! Zen Gardens
  Browse Catalog
 PROJECTS
 CLIENT COMMENTS
 MOSS ACCESSORIES
 MOSS INFORMATION
 GREEN ROOF MOSS
 COMPANY INFO
 SURVEY CONTEST
 PHOTO GALLERY
 FERNS
 RESOURCES
 
Rock Cap Moss (Dicranum)
Photo Gallery

Rock Cap Moss - Click to EnlargeRock Cap moss is typically found growing atop rocks and boulders in the wild. This dense, medium- to dark-green moss transplants extremely well into shady areas and onto rocks or soil. For even more information about rock garden plants please view the information below.

Rock Cap moss is ideal for covering large areas of exposed soil in shady areas where grass won't grow. To find out how Moss Acres can help you cost-effectively create a soothing green carpet for these larger areas, please give us a call!

Rock Cap Moss is shipped: By the Clump

Available in several clumps (1" high) totaling 5 square feet (we will ship clumps in various sizes).

Clumps (5 sq.feet)   $69 ea. + shipping Add to cart
Clumps (15 sq.feet)   $129 ea. + shipping Add to cart
Clumps (50 sq.feet)   $329 ea. + shipping Add to cart
Note: Moss Acres strongly recommends using it's Protective Mesh Netting when establishing Rock Cap Moss with slurry or "Hydro-Mossing" techniques. This material keeps birds and squirrels out, and keeps leaves and debris from accumulating and smothering tiny moss plants.

Shipping via UPS Ground ($9 for 5 sq. ft, $19 for 15 sq. ft, $29 for 50 sq. ft ). During warmer months, upgraded UPS 2nd day air shipments may be required for select customers based on location. Should upgraded shipping be required, you will be contacted by a Moss Acres representative.

Photo Gallery
Rock Cap Moss - Rock Garden Plants
Rock Cap Moss
with Rock Cap Fern
Rock Cap Moss - Rock Garden Plants
Close-up of
Rock Cap Moss
Rock Cap Moss - Rock Garden Plants
Rock Cap Moss
on a large boulder


Rock Garden Plants

Rock Cap moss, along with our other varieties of rock garden plants, are perfect for creating a beautiful atmosphere with a rock garden. Rock garden plants like rock cap moss have been used in this way for a great many years. In fact, rock gardens have been utilizing the calming abilities of moss for centuries; the United States, however, has only recently begun to truly realize the loveliness these plants have to offer. This green, lush plant is like no other; capable of surviving the harshest of conditions, it is extremely easy to grow and maintain, and lasts all year long! It really is the most beautiful evergreen groundcover. Rock garden plants like moss have been used in rock gardens for centuries, and now, with of Moss Acres, you can also experience the breathtaking beauty of moss gardens. Click here to learn about all of our other rock garden plants and mosses.

For centuries, rock gardens have utilized rock cap moss and other mosses to create a serene, spiritual environment. Rock garden plants are a crucial element in Japanese rock garden design, for example, and date back to ancient Japanese culture. In Japan, each element of the rock garden is symbolic – stones represent mountains, sand represents water, and the moss and other rock garden plants have been known to represent islands. The moss and stone are organized into groups and positioned in the sand; often times they represent real-life surroundings. Using a highly stylized method, designers of Japanese rock gardens seek to duplicate the tranquility of nature, and, through meditation, take the viewer of the rock garden to a tranquil place. When one witnesses a Japanese rock garden, it is very easy to see why moss is used in this way. The calm, vibrant green plants create a beautiful atmosphere, and are able to connect anyone to nature through its appearance.

However, you don’t have to travel as far as Japan to experience the beauty of a Japanese rock garden, since Moss Acres can provide you with all the moss (and other rock garden plants) that you’ll ever need to create your very own Japanese rock garden right in your backyard. There is a reason that our clients keep coming back to us for their moss and rock garden plants and we invite you to find out for yourself. Click here to learn more about our rock garden plants.

Since there are other shade garden plants that could be used in rock gardens, it might seem difficult to choose which is best for your situation. But if you’re looking for a soothing, peaceful atmosphere, capable of perfectly echoing traditional Japanese rock gardens, rock cap moss and our other beautiful varieties are the perfect choice. If you have any questions about our rock garden plants or any of the moss products available on Moss Acres please make sure to contact us and a friendly staff member will assist you.

 

 

Copyright © Moss Acres 2002-2008
About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Guarantee | Return Policy

Web Design & Search Engine Optimization By Prager Microsystems, LLC