Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Chloropyron

Species:

Chloropyron palmatum

USDA Symbol:

COPA8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

alkaline, clayey, poorly-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers alkaline clay soils in vernal pools

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; requires host plant (typically Distichlis spicata or other salt marsh species) for successful establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI