Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja pallescens var. inverta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pale yellow, cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bumblebees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; germination may be enhanced by presence of host plant roots. May require light for germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch