Necker's Dog Lichen

Peltigera neckeri, Peltigeraceae

Zones

2–8

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bearded LichenUsnea barbata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bay BoleteXerocomus badius

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Cartilage LichenRamalina fraxinea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Golden Spindle CoralClavulinopsis fusiformis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dog LichenPeltigera canina

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Finger LichenPeltigera didactyla

Congeneric lichen species compete for the same soil and bark surfaces with similar growth requirements

Pebbled Pixie CupCladonia pyxidata

Different lichen types competing for soil surface space and light in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingAir PurificationErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory SupportWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Necker's Dog Lichen grow in?

Necker's Dog Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

Is Necker's Dog Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Necker's 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 Necker's Dog Lichen?

Good companions for Necker's Dog Lichen include Bearded Lichen, Bay Bolete, Cartilage Lichen, Golden Spindle Coral, Dog Lichen.

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