Pedicularis canadensis (Beefsteak Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyOrobanchaceae
GenusPedicularis
Speciescanadensis
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginSoutheastern Canada, Northern Mexico and the Eastern United States.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread15 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed.
CultivationGrows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensJoany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionGreen, fern-like leaves.
Flower DescriptionYellow, tube-like grows that grow from hairy stalk.

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