Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Ditrichaceae

Genus:

Ditrichum

Species:

Ditrichum heteromallum

USDA Symbol:

DIHE3

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, well-drained, sandy or loamy

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers open, sunny habitats with minimal competition