Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Pyrola

Species:

Pyrola picta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Red, Pink, Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, coniferous forest floors

Germination Information