Ivy Broomrape
Orobanche hederae
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
No machine-readable author provided. Aroche assumed (based on copyright claims).
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Orobanche
- Species:
- Orobanche hederae
- USDA Symbol:
- ORHE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic on ivy, prefers host-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Parasitic plant; seeds require chemical signals from host plant (Hedera) roots to germinate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI