Orobanche flava, commonly known as yellow broomrape, is a clump-forming deciduous plant within the Orobanche genus. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is best suited for wildlife gardens. This cultivar is notable in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

Yellow broomrape (Orobanche flava) is a deciduous plant for full sun, thriving in fertile, well-drained soil, ideal for wildlife gardens in spring and summer.

Orobanche flava

Orobanche hederae, commonly known as ivy broomrape or gorfanhadlen eiddew, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. It features scale-like leaves and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects with either exposed or sheltered conditions. This plant adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for wildlife gardens and conservation areas, it is best planted in well-drained soil and requires watering during establishment. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Ivy broomrape (Orobanche hederae) is a herbaceous perennial thriving in full sun, ideal for wildlife gardens and conservation areas in spring and summer.

Orobanche hederae

Orobanche uniflora, commonly known as one-flowered cancer root, is a cultivar of the Orobanche genus, which belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. This plant features erect stems with scale-like leaves and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, exposed aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and dry moisture conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, Orobanche uniflora is suitable for wildlife gardens and is best propagated by seed. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

One-flowered cancer root (Orobanche uniflora) thrives in full sun, is hardy to H5, and adds interest to wildlife gardens in spring and summer.