Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Cistanche

Species:

Cistanche compacta

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Parasitic plant requiring host root contact for germination and survival; seed germination stimulated by host root exudates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI