Indian warrior
Pedicularis densiflora
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, winter
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is a perennial for borders, woodland gardens, and low maintenance planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Red flowers open from late winter into early summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Indian pink, Shenandoah switchgrass, and Star of persia.
Native range
CA and OR.