Castilleja moranensis var. cinerascens
Castilleja moranensis var. cinerascens
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja moranensis var. cinerascens
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Hemiparasitic nature means seedlings benefit from proximity to host grass roots.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch