Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche corymbosa

USDA Symbol:

ORCO5

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,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

dry, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, often found on sagebrush

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Parasitic plant requiring host root contact for germination; seeds are dust-like and require chemical signals from host plants (typically Asteraceae) to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI