Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Polytrichaceae

Genus:

Oligotrichum

Species:

Oligotrichum falcatum

USDA Symbol:

OLFA70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained acidic soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in forested areas