Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
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Wood Betony, Canadian Lousewort
Wood Betony, Canadian LousewortPedicularis canadensisPart to full shade, moderately wet to dry moisture level, tolerates most soils except rocky, strongly acid to neutral pH. 1 ft. height, blooms in spring, light yellow and red flowers, re-seeds slowly.Germination Code: C(30), KNative Region: StatewideThis is a semi-parasitic plant that gets some of its nourishment from the roots of surrounding plants. Has a distinctive flower color and finely cut foliage.flower;sun/shade;wet;clay |
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Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants 
Where can I buy this plant?
I do not know where you are located, but it is very likely you will need to order seed so your location probably won’t make any difference. There are lots of seed suppliers, just do an online search for “pedicularis canadensis seed for sale”. I found two places that I often order from — Prairie Moon Nursery and Everwilde Farms. They both have seed. It doesn’t look too tricky to start. Seeds only require 30 days of cold, damp pre-treatment. But since it is a parasitic plant, it needs a host plant which means you would need to start the seeds in the roots of a grass or sedge. I didn’t have too much luck looking for live plants for sale. Blazing Star Gardens usually has live plants but are sold out at the moment. You could contact them and ask when they might have more plants available. I am sorry I can’t be of more help. Joy