Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bartramiaceae

Genus:

Bartramia

Species:

Bartramia halleriana

USDA Symbol:

BAHA4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, acidic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments