Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove
Aureolaria pedicularia
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © douggoldman (iNaturalist #134848204)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Aureolaria
- Species:
- Aureolaria pedicularia
- USDA Symbol:
- AUPE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Common Looper Moth (Autographa precationis), ⚠️Orange Sallow (Rhodoecia aurantiago), Baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Pyrrhia aurantiago
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover. Hemiparasitic on oak roots in nature.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: Claude AI