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Hooded Iceland Moss

Cetraria cucullata, Parmeliaceae

Zones
1–5
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

4 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

American DunegrassLeymus mollis
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Java Black BambooGigantochloa atroviolacea
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Black Foam LichenCetraria nigricans

Congeneric Cetraria lichens may compete for similar rocky or soil substrates and light exposure

Horizontal Dog LichenPeltigera horizontalis

Ground-dwelling lichens compete for space and optimal moisture conditions in shared habitats

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationNitrogen FixationAir PurificationErosion Control

Edible Parts

Thallus

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Hooded Iceland Moss grow in?

Hooded Iceland Moss grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 5.

What are good companion plants for Hooded Iceland Moss?

Good companions for Hooded Iceland Moss include American Dunegrass, Java Black Bamboo.

Design guilds with Hooded Iceland Moss and see companion relationships visually.

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