Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

The Blusher

Amanita rubescens, Amanitaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arbuscular MycorrhizaGlomus mosseae
Nutrient Accumulation
Dryad's SaddlePolyporus squamosus
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Western Destroying AngelAmanita ocreata

Amanita species compete for ectomycorrhizal partnerships with the same host trees

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal PartnershipsNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingForest Ecosystem Support

Edible Parts

Cooked Fruiting Bodies

Common Questions

What zones does The Blusher grow in?

The Blusher grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for The Blusher?

Good companions for The Blusher include Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Dryad's Saddle.

Design guilds with The Blusher and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free