{"product_id":"wood-betony-pedicularis-canadensis","title":"Wood Betony (Pedicularis canadensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWood Betony is a fascinating, low-growing perennial that plays a unique role in prairie health through its hemiparasitic nature. This charming plant features deeply lobed, fern-like foliage that often takes on a reddish tint in the spring, followed by dense spikes of tubular yellow or bicolored flowers in April and May. Reaching only 6 to 12 inches in height, it is a perfect choice for the front of a native border or a woodland edge. Wood Betony is native to much of North America, typically inhabiting prairies, savannas, and open woods. What makes it truly special is its ability to attach to the roots of aggressive grasses, siphoning off nutrients and naturally reducing their vigor, which allows more delicate wildflowers to flourish. It is a vital early-season nectar source for bumblebees and other pollinators emerging from winter. It prefers full to partial sun and well-drained, medium to dry soils. When establishing from seed, it is best to plant it near host grasses to ensure its long-term success and ecological impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apr–May (Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemiparasitic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 40 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/pedicularis-canadensis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Wood Betony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":50926645117125,"sku":null,"price":52.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/wd_betony1.jpg?v=1793743724","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/wood-betony-pedicularis-canadensis","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}