Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis schizocalyx

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb, Parasite

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Habitat:

Bog, Meadow, Montane

Wildlife Value:

bees

Ecology:

Pedicularis schizocalyx is a hemiparasitic perennial endemic to the mountains of northwestern Spain, where it grows in wet peat bogs, flushes, and hygrophilous montane meadows. It connects to the roots of neighboring grasses, sedges, or ericaceous shrubs via haustoria to supplement its nutrient and water uptake.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

peaty

pH:

acidic

Drainage:

wet

Moisture:

wet

Notes:

Occurs in saturated, acidic peaty soils and waterlogged organic substrates.