Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bartramiaceae

Genus:

Anacolia

Species:

Anacolia menziesii

USDA Symbol:

ANME9

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrate habitat, moisture retention

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open, sunny locations

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores; propagation typically through fragmentation or spore dispersal on moist substrates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI