PatternBaseEarthstar Puffball
Scleroderma geaster, Sclerodermataceae
Zones
5–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Mycorrhizal AssociationNutrient ExchangeSpore Dispersal
Medicinal Uses
Antimicrobial
Common Questions
What zones does Earthstar Puffball grow in?
Earthstar Puffball grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Earthstar Puffball?
Good companions for Earthstar Puffball include White Dyeball Fungus.
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