Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Lycopodiaceae

Genus:

Lycopodium

Species:

Lycopodium alpinum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

common in alpine and subalpine regions