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Pedicularis Species, Elephant's Head

Pedicularisgroenlandica

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Genus

Pedicularis (pe-dik-yoo-LAIR-is)

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Species

groenlandica (green-LAND-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Pedicularis groenlandica var. surrecta

Pedicularis groenlandica subsp. surrecta

Pedicularis incarnata

Pedicularis surrecta

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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