Castilleja chlorosceptron

Castilleja chlorosceptron

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Hemiparasitic; benefits from presence of native host plant roots during germination and establishment. Seed germination can be erratic.

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