Lions Mane

Hericium erinaceus, Hericiaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (optimal)

ModerateHigh

5 – 6.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Oyster mushrooms can be aggressive competitors that may suppress other mushroom species through rapid substrate colonization

FoodMedicineDecomposition

Fruit

Lions Mane grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

Design guilds with Lions Mane and see companion relationships visually.