Melampyrum hoermannianum

Melampyrum hoermannianum

Native to:
NW. Balkan Pen.

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Melampyrum
Species:
Melampyrum hoermannianum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat