Castilleja pectinata var. pectinata
Castilleja pectinata var. pectinata
- Native to:
- Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja pectinata var. pectinata
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- 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:
- Hemiparasitic nature may complicate germination; benefits from presence of suitable host plant roots. Light may enhance germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch