Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja lapponica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

25 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream, greenish

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Arctic species may have variable germination tied to temperature fluctuations.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI