Melampyrum cristatum
Melampyrum cristatum
- Native to:
- Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Hungary | Italy | Kazakhstan | Kriti | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Melampyrum
- Species:
- Melampyrum cristatum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring.
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * semi-parasitic; sow outdoors with host grass