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Wall Rim-lichen

Lecanora muralis, Lecanoraceae

Zones
3–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oak MazegillPolyporus durus
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Small-spored DyeballPisolithus microcarpus
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Cartilage LichenRamalina fraxinea
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Bearded LichenUsnea barbata

Different lichen types competing for similar substrate surfaces and light exposure

Uses

Functions

Air PurificationErosion ControlStone WeatheringSoil Building

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Remedies

Common Questions

What zones does Wall Rim-lichen grow in?

Wall Rim-lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Wall Rim-lichen?

Good companions for Wall Rim-lichen include Oak Mazegill, Small-spored Dyeball, Cartilage Lichen.

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