Field Dog Lichen

Peltigera rufescens, Peltigeraceae

Zones

2–9

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Finger LichenPeltigera didactyla

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Kristinsson's Dog LichenPeltigera kristinssonii

Nitrogen Fixation

Pebbled Pixie CupCladonia pyxidata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wand LichenCladonia rei

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Lace LichenRamalina menziesii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil StabilizationPioneer SpeciesAir Quality Indicator

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Field Dog Lichen grow in?

Field Dog Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9.

Is Field Dog Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Field 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 Field Dog Lichen?

Good companions for Field Dog Lichen include Finger Lichen, Kristinsson's Dog Lichen, Pebbled Pixie Cup, Wand Lichen, Lace Lichen.

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