Pedicularis rigidescens
Pedicularis rigidescens
- Native to:
- China
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Pedicularis
- Species:
- Pedicularis rigidescens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb, Parasite
- Height:
- 35 cm
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Minimum Light:
- Full Sun
- Best Light:
- Full Sun
- Habitat:
- Alpine, Meadow
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Ecology:
- Pedicularis rigidescens is a hemiparasitic alpine perennial endemic to high-elevation alpine meadows and grassy slopes in southwestern China (Yunnan and Sichuan).
Soil Requirements
- Drainage:
- moist
- Moisture:
- moist to wet
- Notes:
- Occurs in damp to wet, organic-rich, peaty or gravelly soils.