Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranella

Species:

Dicranella grevilleana

USDA Symbol:

DIGR70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in open, disturbed sites