Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Pterospora

Species:

Pterospora andromedea

USDA Symbol:

PTAN2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification; germination is mycoheterotrophic and dependent on specific fungal symbionts.