Grand Coulee Owl's-Clover

Orthocarpus barbatus

Native to:
Canada, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Orthocarpus
Species:
Orthocarpus barbatus
USDA Symbol:
ORBA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, purple

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Commonly found in open, dry areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Notes:
Hemiparasitic annual; requires host plant roots for successful establishment. Seeds may require cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI