Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Platygyrium

Species:

Platygyrium repens

USDA Symbol:

PLRE5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on decaying wood or tree bases