Pennsylvania Pogonatum Moss
Pogonatum pensilvanicum
- Native to:
- United States
Terrell, Edward E United States. Agricultural Research Service,Socilinnnne de Bordeaux Socilinnnne de Bordeaux. Bulletin d'histoire naturelle de la Socilinnnne de Bordeaux. v. 1-3, 1826-29,Moldenke, Harold N. (Harold Norman), 1909-1996,Wright, Charles,1811-1885,author
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