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American Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria var. formosa, Amanitaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Whisk FernPsilotum nudum
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Springtime AmanitaAmanita velosa

Closely related Amanita species compete for similar mycorrhizal host trees and root space, with potential allelopathic interference

Goliath WebcapCortinarius praestans

Large mycorrhizal fungi competing for the same conifer host tree partnerships

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal SymbiosisNutrient CyclingForest HealthWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Ceremony

Common Questions

What zones does American Fly Agaric grow in?

American Fly Agaric grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for American Fly Agaric?

Good companions for American Fly Agaric include Whisk Fern.

Design guilds with American Fly Agaric and see companion relationships visually.

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