Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja hyparctica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Hemiparasitic nature may benefit from host plant presence during establishment.

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