Water Sphagnum

Sphagnum inundatum

Taxonomy

Division:
Bryophyta | - Mosses
Family:
Sphagnaceae
Genus:
Sphagnum
Species:
Sphagnum inundatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Nonvascular
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
acidic, waterlogged, peat-rich soil
pH:
3.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist to waterlogged
Notes:
commonly found in bogs and wetlands