Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis comosa subsp. comosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Meadow, Alpine, Montane

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis comosa is a hemiparasitic perennial herb native to European mountain meadows and subalpine grasslands, parasitizing the root systems of neighbouring grasses and herbs.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

loam — also tolerates rocky, clay

pH:

neutral to alkaline

Drainage:

well-drained