Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche californica

USDA Symbol:

ORCA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, often found on roots of other plants

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Parasitic plant; seeds require chemical signals from host plant roots (typically Asteraceae) to germinate. Cannot be grown without appropriate host.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI