Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Barbula

Species:

Barbula amplexifolia

USDA Symbol:

BAAM3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores which require consistently moist conditions for germination and establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI