Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Chloropyron

Species:

Chloropyron maritimum

USDA Symbol:

COMA5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coastal salt marshes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots for germination and establishment. Difficult to cultivate without appropriate host species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI