Bearded Lichen

Usnea barbata, Parmeliaceae

Zones

2–8

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bushy Beard LichenUsnea filipendula

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Necker's Dog LichenPeltigera neckeri

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lace LichenRamalina menziesii

Beneficial Insect HabitatNitrogen Fixation

Finger LichenPeltigera didactyla

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Kristinsson's Dog LichenPeltigera kristinssonii

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Cartilage LichenRamalina fraxinea

Different lichen genera competing for the same epiphytic bark substrate and light resources

Wall Rim-lichenLecanora muralis

Different lichen types competing for similar substrate surfaces and light exposure

Uses

Functions

Air PurificationMedicinalIndicator Species

Medicinal Uses

AntibioticWound HealingRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Bearded Lichen grow in?

Bearded Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bearded Lichen?

Good companions for Bearded Lichen include Bushy Beard Lichen, Necker's Dog Lichen, Lace Lichen, Finger Lichen, Kristinsson's Dog Lichen.

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