Fireleaf Leptarrhena
Leptarrhena pyrolifolia
Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Leptarrhena
- Species:
- Leptarrhena pyrolifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in alpine and subalpine meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 5 month cold, moist stratification
Establishment: Seeds are collected in early fall when capsules turn brown and begin to split open. Germination ceases once temperatures reach 25C or above during the day.
Source: npn.rngr.net