Woodland Beardtongue

Nothochelone nemorosa

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Nothochelone
Species:
Nothochelone nemorosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forested or shaded areas