Lapland Lousewort
Pedicularis lapponica
- Native to:
- Canada, Finland, Greenland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Pedicularis
- Species:
- Pedicularis lapponica
- USDA Symbol:
- PELA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bumblebees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, acidic, nutrient-poor peat
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in boggy, tundra environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Notes:
- Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots for successful establishment. Germination can be erratic.
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI