Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Polytrichaceae

Genus:

Oligotrichum

Species:

Oligotrichum parallelum

USDA Symbol:

OLPA2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in acidic forest floors