100 Giant Lousewort Seeds Pedicularis procera Native Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden
Giant Lousewort is a striking native wildflower known for its tall, upright stems and unusual tubular flowers that add an architectural, meadow-like quality to naturalistic plantings. This Pedicularis species brings a distinctive, woodland-edge character to beds, borders, and wildflower gardens.
The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a rewarding choice for pollinator-friendly and cottage-style landscapes. It works well in native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and informal perennial borders, where its upright habit and textured foliage provide seasonal interest. It grows best in consistently moist, well-draining soil and can be slow to establish, so patience and a suitable site help it settle in over time.
Species: Pedicularis procera
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining, humus-rich
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; may be slow and irregular
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native wildflower suited to meadow and naturalistic plantings