Overview

Castilleja schizotricha is a upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Castilleja, part of the Orobanchaceae family, with green, lance-shaped leaves foliage. Castilleja schizotricha grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border and wildflower meadow.

About

Castilleja schizotricha is an upright, clump-forming cultivar of the Castilleja genus, known for its vibrant red leaf-like bracts surrounding white to green flowers. This perennial herbaceous plant features green, lance-shaped leaves and blooms in summer and autumn. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders and wildflower meadows, preferring fertile, moist conditions. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Castilleja

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Castilleja schizotricha size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Foliage

Green, Lance-shaped leaves

Suggested uses

Border, Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Castilleja schizotricha

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

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