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Membranous Dog Lichen

Peltigera membranacea, Peltigeraceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden SpecklebellyPseudocyphellaria crocata
Nitrogen Fixation
Hammered Shield LichenParmelia sulcata
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Iceland MossCetraria islandica
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil StabilizationAir PurificationPioneer Species Establishment

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Membranous Dog Lichen grow in?

Membranous Dog Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

Is Membranous Dog Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Membranous 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 Membranous Dog Lichen?

Good companions for Membranous Dog Lichen include Golden Specklebelly, Hammered Shield Lichen, Iceland Moss.

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