Castilleja sphaerostigma
Castilleja sphaerostigma
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja sphaerostigma
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, native bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hemiparasitic species may require host plant roots for successful establishment. Germination improved with cold stratification.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch