Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja profunda

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, scarlet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Hemiparasitic species requiring host plant roots for successful establishment; germination may be improved with proximity to potential host grasses or sedges.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI