Harrimanella is a genus of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, with a single species, Harrimanella hypnoides, also known as moss bell heather or mos heather. It was originally named Cassiope hypnoides by Linnaeus (1737) in his Flora Lapponica, but Harrimanella hypnoides is now the accepted name at Integrated Taxonomic Information System. The species name hypnoides means 'like Hypnum ', which is a genus mosses. The plant is a cold hardy dicot perennial found growing on rock crevices in the Canadian arctic, Quebec, the Northeastern United States, Greenland, Iceland, the mountains of Norway, Sweden and Finland, Svalbard and arctic Russia, including the Ural mountains.Harrimanella hypnoides produces moss-like cushions, about 5 cm high, often of prostrate stems with ascending shoot tips. The leaves are scale-like, looking like those of a moss. The flowers are conspicuous, white and bell shaped with five fused petals and five sepals. They are borne singly on short reddish pedicels. The fruit is an erect capsule.
Mossplant resists disease well and is generally unlikely to be affected by illnesses. With regard to care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When planted outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Mossplantt is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much experience in plant care.
How to keep Harrimanella Hypnoides.
Light
Mossplant is native to habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adjust to full sun or full shade, showing its adaptable and hardy nature.
Fertilizer
To encourage healthy growth, fertilize your Mossplant in early spring. Regular fertilization improves overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater resilience to harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Keep a consistent fertilization schedule for your Mossplant to maintain vibrant foliage with deep color and a lush appearance.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Harrimanella
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-6
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Russia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland
Other names.
