Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta polygonorum

USDA Symbol:

CUPO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Parasitic plant, relies on host for nutrients

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Parasitic plant; seeds germinate in soil but seedlings must attach to a host within days or die. Scarification improves germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI