Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis reptans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic, Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Full Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Wetland, Alpine, Meadow

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis reptans is a root-hemiparasitic herb native to wet alpine meadows, marshes, and stream margins in southwestern China. It parasitizes neighboring wetland plants via haustoria while conducting its own photosynthesis.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

peaty

Drainage:

wet

Moisture:

wet

Notes:

Occurs in saturated, highly organic peaty substrates and wet mossy soils.