Full Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
70cm | Max | 40cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Toothwort Overview
Lathraea is a genus containing around 5 perennial parasitic plants in the Orobanchaceae family which are commonly known by the name Toothwort. They are native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. They grow on the roots of trees and completely lacking chlorophyll, they do not produce true leaves. For example, Lathraea clandestina, which is commonly known as Purple Toothwort, is cultivated for the upright purple or pink flowers. Capable of parasitising a variety of garden ornamental trees and shrubs including species in the genera Acer, Alnus, Buxus, Carpinus, Corylus, Juglans, Metasequoia, Rhododendron, Taxus and Gunnera.
How to propagate Toothwort
Seed
Seed when fresh in late summer.