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White-veined Dog Lichen

Peltigera leucophlebia, Peltigeraceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thin-walled BambooDendrocalamus membranaceus
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Alpine Clumping BambooThamnocalamus crassinodus
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Wand LichenCladonia rei

Different lichen species compete for optimal light exposure and substrate attachment sites

Horizontal Dog LichenPeltigera horizontalis

Closely related dog lichens compete for substrate space and optimal light conditions

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil StabilizationAir PurificationPioneer Species

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does White-veined Dog Lichen grow in?

White-veined Dog Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

Is White-veined Dog Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, White-veined 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 White-veined Dog Lichen?

Good companions for White-veined Dog Lichen include Thin-walled Bamboo, Alpine Clumping Bamboo.

Design guilds with White-veined Dog Lichen and see companion relationships visually.

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