Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Pterospora

Species:

Pterospora andromedea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Brown

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in association with pine forests

Germination Information