Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Epifagus

Species:

Epifagus virginiana

USDA Symbol:

EPVI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on roots of Fagus species

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Obligate root parasite on Fagus grandifolia (American beech); cannot be cultivated independently. Seeds require proximity to beech roots for germination and establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI