Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche uniflora

USDA Symbol:

ORUN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, lavender, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on roots of host plants

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI