Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Bartsia

Species:

Bartsia alpina

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Purple

Native Range

Canada: Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in alpine and subalpine meadows

Germination Information