Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Geocaulon

Species:

Geocaulon lividum

USDA Symbol:

GELI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Notes:

Hemiparasitic; requires host plant roots for establishment. Germination is difficult and poorly documented.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI