Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Castilleja

Species:

Castilleja tenuiflora var. xylorrhiza

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Castilleja species are hemiparasitic and often germinate better when grown with host grasses; germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI