Castilleja tenuifolia
Castilleja tenuifolia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja tenuifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Hemiparasitic on roots of neighboring plants, so germination and establishment improved when grown with host grasses or forbs.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch