Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Didymodon

Species:

Didymodon tophaceus

USDA Symbol:

DITO4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, moist, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on limestone or calcareous substrates