Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Hypnum

Species:

Hypnum jutlandicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in heathlands and bogs