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Fringed Pelt Lichen

Peltigera praetextata, Peltigeraceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Scrub HickoryCarya floridana
Nitrogen Fixation
Dog LichenPeltigera canina
Nitrogen Fixation
Golden SpecklebellyPseudocyphellaria crocata
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Lettuce LichenLobaria oregana

Large foliose lichens competing for space and light on tree trunks and forest floor

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil StabilizationPioneer SpeciesAir Quality Indicator

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory SupportAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Fringed Pelt Lichen grow in?

Fringed Pelt Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

Is Fringed Pelt Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Fringed Pelt Lichen is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Fringed Pelt Lichen?

Good companions for Fringed Pelt Lichen include Scrub Hickory, Dog Lichen, Golden Specklebelly.

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