Stream Bogmoss
Mayaca fluviatilis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states
Stream bogmoss is a small aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial that forms low mats of fine, needle-like foliage. This native wetland plant produces tiny white flowers during summer months and thrives in consistently moist to wet soils. It works well as groundcover in bog gardens, rain gardens, or along pond edges.
In an HOA neighborhood
Stream Bogmoss takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires specialized wet conditions that are uncommon in typical landscapes
- Very small size and moss-like appearance may look unkempt to HOA boards
- Limited to bog or water garden applications
Wildlife value
While specific pollinator data is limited, the small summer flowers likely attract tiny beneficial insects and flies. The dense mat-forming growth provides habitat for small amphibians and moisture-loving invertebrates in wetland settings.
Common questions
- How much sun does Stream Bogmoss need?
- Stream Bogmoss grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Stream Bogmoss bloom?
- Stream Bogmoss blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Stream Bogmoss native?
- Stream Bogmoss (Mayaca fluviatilis) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Stream Bogmoss HOA-friendly?
- Stream Bogmoss takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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