Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Lycopodiaceae

Genus:

Huperzia

Species:

Huperzia occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, forested areas