Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Meesiaceae

Genus:

Meesia

Species:

Meesia uliginosa

USDA Symbol:

MEUL70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

peaty, nutrient-rich, waterlogged soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and fens