Cordylanthus ramosus
Cordylanthus ramosus
Branched bird's beak is a hemiparasitic annual native to Western North America that attaches to host plant roots and is very difficult to establish in cultivation. It requires a suitable host grass or forb nearby and well-drained soils in a partly shaded setting. This specialist plant is best suited to restoration projects or experienced native plant growers rather than typical home gardens.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Water To Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Never Saturated
Soil pH
6 – 7.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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