Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja exigua

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; germination improved when grown near host plants such as native grasses or sagebrush.

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