PatternBaseGoliath Webcap
Cortinarius praestans, Cortinariaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (fruiting)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Dark Honey MushroomArmillaria ostoyae
Beneficial mycorrhizal Cortinarius may be displaced by parasitic Armillaria in compromised forest systems
American Fly AgaricAmanita muscaria var. formosaLarge mycorrhizal fungi competing for the same conifer host tree partnerships
Lane's AmanitaAmanita laneiLarge mycorrhizal fungi competing for the same forest tree host partnerships and root space
Uses
Functions
DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingForest Health
Edible Parts
Fruiting Body
Common Questions
What zones does Goliath Webcap grow in?
Goliath Webcap grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Goliath Webcap?
Good companions for Goliath Webcap include Sweet Tooth Mushroom, Golden Thread Bolete, Fetid False Coral, Greencracked Brittlegill.
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