Pedicularis comosa

Pedicularis comosa

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Spain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Pedicularis
Species:
Pedicularis comosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Try A. We have no information on this species. We sometimes provide an informed guess about which approach you should try. Let us know what is successful. * parasitic, scatter seed amongst grasses

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society