Ivy Broomrape
Orobanche hederae
Family: Orobanchaceae
Ivy Broomrape grows in partial shade and prefers host-associated soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Ivy Broomrape
Ivy Broomrape growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Host-associated soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ivy Broomrape as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Ivy Broomrape (Orobanche hederae) is listed in the Orobanchaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4309
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Ivy Broomrape is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Host-associated soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Host-associated soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.