Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Triphysaria

Species:

Triphysaria micrantha

USDA Symbol:

TRMI16

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal scrub and grassland areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots for optimal growth and germination success.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI