Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Orobanche

Species:

Orobanche vallicola

USDA Symbol:

ORVA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

dry, rocky, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, depends on host species

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI