Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis ludwigii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in fall or after stratification in spring.

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