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. |