Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Pedicularis

Species:

Pedicularis ornithorhyncha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers alpine and subalpine meadows