Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Polytrichaceae

Genus:

Oligotrichum

Species:

Oligotrichum hercynicum

USDA Symbol:

OLHE2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in heathlands and moorlands