Castilleja tapeinoclada

Castilleja tapeinoclada

Native to:
Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Castilleja
Species:
Castilleja tapeinoclada

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, 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 on roots of other plants; germination improved with host plant presence. May require light for germination.

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