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Castilleja exserta - Owl's Clover (Plant)

Castilleja exserta - Owl's Clover (Plant)

$3.00

  • Castilleja exserta - Owl's Clover (Plant)

    Castilleja exserta - Owl's Clover (Plant)

    $3.00 Excl. tax

      IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY Summer pickup hours are Thursday-Saturday 9AM-3PM. We do not ship or deliver plants.Available in store: Check availability

      Forms bright maroon tufts that the early Spanish called "escobitas" (little whisk brooms).Castillejas are partial root parasites that attach their roots to specific hosts. Can be difficult. Owl's Clower is a host plant for the Bay checkerspot butterfly.

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      Plant Characteristics
      Species NameCastilleja exserta
      Common NameOwl's Clover
      Plant TypeAnnual
      Sun ExposureCoast-Sun, Inland-Sun,
      Water RequirementLow
      Soil TypeSand, fast draining
      Flower ColorPurple, Violet, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream
      Flowering MonthsMarch, April, May
      Evergreen/DeciduousN/A
      Height by Width1ft. x 1ft.
       
      Specialty Features
      • Butterflies/Moths
      • Local Plants
      • Pollinators

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