Purple Cow Wheat
Melampyrum nemorosum
Family: Orobanchaceae
Purple Cow Wheat grows in partial shade and prefers woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Purple Cow Wheat
Purple Cow Wheat growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Purple Cow Wheat as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.
Plant Overview
Purple Cow Wheat (Melampyrum nemorosum) is listed in the Orobanchaceae family and categorized as a flower with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4329
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Purple Cow Wheat is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
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 90-140 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
- 90-140 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.