Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis rosea subsp. rosea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Full Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Alpine, Rocky outcrop, Meadow

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis rosea is a hemiparasitic alpine perennial of the European Alps, typically found on calcareous screes, stony meadows, and limestone rock crevices. Like other species of its genus, it forms root haustorial connections with neighboring grasses and sedges.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

limestone — also tolerates rocky

pH:

alkaline

Drainage:

well-drained