Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche bulbosa

USDA Symbol:

ORBU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to chaparral and grassland communities; resprouts from perennial bulbous base after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, often found on roots of host plants

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Parasitic plant requiring host roots (typically Asteraceae) for germination and establishment; seeds germinate only in presence of host root exudates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI