PatternBaseDog Lichen
Peltigera canina, Peltigeraceae
Zones
2–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Fringed Pelt LichenPeltigera praetextata
Nitrogen Fixation
Dryad's SaddlePolyporus squamosusNitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Arbuscular MycorrhizaGlomus mosseaeNitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Blackening WaxcapHygrocybe conicaNitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Star-tipped Reindeer LichenCladonia stellarisNitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Necker's Dog LichenPeltigera neckeriNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlAir Quality Indicator
Medicinal Uses
Wound HealingAntimicrobial
Common Questions
What zones does Dog Lichen grow in?
Dog Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 10.
Is Dog Lichen a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Dog Lichen is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Dog Lichen?
Good companions for Dog Lichen include Fringed Pelt Lichen, Dryad's Saddle, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Blackening Waxcap, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen.
Design guilds with Dog Lichen and see companion relationships visually.
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