Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Cheilotheca

Species:

Cheilotheca crocea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination and cool temperatures. Surface sow on acidic peat substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI