Pacific Bastard Toadflax
Geocaulon lividum
Family: Santalaceae
Pacific Bastard Toadflax grows in partial shade and prefers moist woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Pacific Bastard Toadflax
Pacific Bastard Toadflax growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist woodland soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Pacific Bastard Toadflax as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-300 days.
Plant Overview
Pacific Bastard Toadflax (Geocaulon lividum) is listed in the Santalaceae 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-4724
- Family
- Santalaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Pacific Bastard Toadflax is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-300 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-300 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.