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Canadian lousewort

Canadian lousewort

Pedicularis canadensis

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 8b

A native woodland perennial with distinctive reddish or purple-tinged flowers held on upright spikes. It thrives in shaded forest settings and attracts pollinators to the garden.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.3′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b

pH Range

47
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed