Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Polytrichaceae

Genus:

Pogonatum

Species:

Pogonatum pensilvanicum

USDA Symbol:

POPE24

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, well-drained forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded woodland areas