Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche dugesii

USDA Symbol:

ORDU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, relies on host species

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Parasitic plant; seeds require chemical signals from host plant roots (likely Asteraceae) to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI