Tortula Moss
Tortula princeps
- Native to:
- United States
Leslie Seaton (www.flickr.com) from Seattle, WA, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Pottiaceae
- Genus:
- Tortula
- Species:
- Tortula princeps
- USDA Symbol:
- TOPR
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in arid or semi-arid regions