Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Melampyrum

Species:

Melampyrum caucasicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification; surface sow on moist medium.

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