Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis furbishiae

USDA Symbol:

PEFU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers riverbank habitats with periodic flooding

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in fall or after cold treatment.