Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Ditrichaceae

Genus:

Pleuridium

Species:

Pleuridium sullivantii

USDA Symbol:

PLSU7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist