Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Triphysaria

Species:

Triphysaria pusilla

USDA Symbol:

TRPU16

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in coastal scrub and grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Hemiparasitic annual; requires host plant roots for successful establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI