Pedicularis canadensis (Beefsteak Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Pedicularis |
| Species | canadensis |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Southeastern Canada, Northern Mexico and the Eastern United States. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Green, fern-like leaves. |
| Flower Description | Yellow, tube-like grows that grow from hairy stalk. |
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