Pedicularis densiflora, known commonly as Indian warrior or warrior's-plume lousewort, is native to California and Oregon in western North America.

Pedicularis densiflora is a perennial herb with stout, green or sometimes reddish or magenta stems and fern-shaped leaves, and long spikes of deep red to bright pink flowers with toothed petals.

Like other louseworts, it is a root parasitic plant, attaching to the roots of other plants to obtain nutrients and water. This species is a facultative parasite, or hemiparasite, in that it can live without attaching to another plant but will parasitize if presented with the opportunity. It often parasitizes plants of the heath family.

Some sources report that this plant may have medicinal uses, and may have psychoactive properties. We suggest ornamental use only.

Very rare seeds.

Type: Perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Height: 12", 30cm

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 5