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Crimson Waxcap

Hygrocybe punicea, Hygrophoraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blackening WaxcapHygrocybe conica
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Sky Blue MushroomEntoloma hochstetteri
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Greencracked BrittlegillRussula virescens
Beneficial Insect Habitat
False ChanterelleHygrophoropsis aurantiaca
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingGrassland Ecosystem SupportSoil Health

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Crimson Waxcap grow in?

Crimson Waxcap grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Crimson Waxcap?

Good companions for Crimson Waxcap include Blackening Waxcap, Sky Blue Mushroom, Greencracked Brittlegill, False Chanterelle.

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