Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja exserta var. exserta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, red, magenta, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Annual species benefits from fire clearing competition in grasslands. Recolonizes quickly from seed after burns in native grassland habitats.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Hemiparasitic; best germinated near host grasses such as Nassella or Festuca for establishment.

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