Pedicularis Species, Bumble Bee Flower, Wooly Lousewort

Pedicularislanata

Genus
Pedicularis (pe-dik-yoo-LAIR-is)
Species
lanata (la-NA-tuh)
Synonym
Pedicularis kanei
Pedicularis lanata subsp. yukonensis
Pedicularis willdenowii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Anchorage, Alaska

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | neutral

I have only seen this species grown in the alpine tundra and coastal alpine areas of Alaska. I understand it is difficult to cultivate, ...Read More

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