Castilleja angustata

Castilleja angustata

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Castilleja
Species:
Castilleja angustata

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Hemiparasitic species may benefit from presence of host plant roots during germination and establishment.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch