Pedicularis Species, Elephant's Head

Pedicularisgroenlandica

Genus
Pedicularis (pe-dik-yoo-LAIR-is)
Species
groenlandica (green-LAND-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Pedicularis groenlandica var. surrecta
Pedicularis groenlandica subsp. surrecta
Pedicularis incarnata
Pedicularis surrecta
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sweet Home, Oregon

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2003 | positive

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