Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja porphyrosceptron

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Castilleja species are hemiparasitic and may benefit from co-germination with host grasses for optimal establishment. Seeds require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI