Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Seligeriaceae

Genus:

Seligeria

Species:

Seligeria pusilla

USDA Symbol:

SEPU14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

0 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, rocky soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on shaded, calcareous rock surfaces