Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeaceae

Genus:

Andreaea

Species:

Andreaea nivalis

USDA Symbol:

ANNI6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions