Odontites vulgaris
Odontites vulgaris
Red bartsia (Odontites vulgaris) is a semi-parasitic annual wildflower best suited to meadow gardens or naturalized settings with grassy host plants nearby. It prefers moderately moist soils in full sun to partial shade and requires little intervention once sown. This plant is a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies in native wildflower plantings.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days Or As Soil Begins To Dry • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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