Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Sarcodes

Species:

Sarcodes sanguinea

USDA Symbol:

SASA5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers decomposing organic matter in coniferous forests

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mycoheterotrophic; requires specific mycorrhizal association with Rhizopogon fungi; conventional germination methods not applicable.