Description
A cheerful annual wildflower in the broomrape family found in dry, sunny and open habitats, often on slopes or ridgelines, at mid to high elevations. The slender, branched stem grows 5″- 1′ tall, topped with round-headed, cylindrical spikes of green bracts with pink tips. Between the bracts grow fuzzy purple-pink flowers with a lower pouched lip and upper straight beak. Blooms June-August depending on elevation. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for a rock garden. Attractive to native bees and other pollinators.
Owl’s clover (Orthocarpus cuspidatus) seed packets contain approximately 150 seeds per packet.
Seed Germination Instructions
90 days of cold-moist stratification is recommended. Sow seeds outside in fall to early winter and let nature do the stratification naturally outside, if you have cold enough winters. If you live in an area with mild winters, you may need to provide the cold-moist stratification artificially. For more information please read through the information in our Seed Germination and Propagation Reference Guide.
