Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Didymodon

Species:

Didymodon rigidulus

USDA Symbol:

DIRI6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a moss, it can recolonize disturbed areas after fire and tolerates periodic burning in grassland and rock outcrop habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on exposed rock surfaces