Broom Forkmoss

Common Names: Broom Forkmoss, Broom Moss

Botanical names: Dicranum scoparium

Availability: Year round

Vase life: 14 days +

Storage temperatures: 34 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit

Ethylene Sensitive: No

Description: Broom forkmoss forms dense, soft, carpet-like mats in forests, on soil, rotting logs, and sometimes on rocks. The shoots are usually 4–10 cm tall, upright, and slightly curved, giving the clumps a neat, broom-like look—hence the name. Its leaves are lance-shaped, 3–9 mm long, and tend to curve to one side, creating a tousled texture.

Color: The color ranges from bright green to yellow-green

Botanical facts: Unlike many plants that go dormant, Broom Forkmoss stays green year-round, even under snow.

Design notes: The soft, carpet-like tufts create the perfect base to cover mechanics in floral designs. It is an excellent material for Pave and Pillowing. Broom Moss, brings a touch woodland magic to floral design.

Purchasing hints: Broom Forkmoss is purchased green in loose bunches. Look for fresh material without yellowing.

Conditioning: Soak in water then dry and fluff for design usage.

Additional notes: Broom moss helps stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and create a moist microhabitat for fungi, insects, and seedlings.