Polytrichum Moss
Polytrichum sexangulare
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Polytrichaceae
- Genus:
- Polytrichum
- Species:
- Polytrichum sexangulare
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.0 - 5.5 (acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in alpine and subalpine environments