Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Conopholis

Species:

Conopholis alpina

USDA Symbol:

COAL6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on tree roots, often found in oak forests

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Holoparasitic plant; seeds require chemical signals from host oak roots to germinate. Cannot be cultivated conventionally.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI