Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum palustre is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, and as an ingredient in potting mixes. It is also used in crafts, such as floral arrangements and wreaths, and as a packing material for fragile items. It can also be used as a natural insulation material, and for water filtration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum palustre has small, pale yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and pale green.