Do moss survive in the winter?

[Heruga]

Well we have a patch of moss in our garden and I know it was there last spring+summer but cannot remember if there was any in the winter.. do they stay in the winter? If not, are they perennials and come back in the warmer seasons?

 

[DrCase]

I'm in 7a . if it's moist its green in the winter

 

[Chuck]

Look at the tundra in Canada. There's moss everywhere. I guess it all depends on what type of moss it is

 

[Beth_B]

Yes it depends on the type of moss. It will keep coming back if it is in a permanently shaded moist area, perennial or annual, sun kills moss.

I have a friend who recently bought a house with some big patches of moss in his shady front yard. I tried talking him into leaving it (hey it is green!) but he bought something that killed it off because he is a perfect-lawn type person.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

mine keeps coming back.

 

[IcyBC]

Interesting question! I think they will come back after the winter.