Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Helodiaceae

Genus:

Helodium

Species:

Helodium blandowii

USDA Symbol:

HEBL2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive peat soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and fens