Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Cladoniaceae

Genus:

Cladonia

Species:

Cladonia cristatella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

red

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood or rocky surfaces