Purple Desert Hyacinth

Cistanche phelypaea, Orobanchaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus

Physical Support

Hairy ThymelaeaThymelaea hirsuta

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Knotgrass SaxaulCalligonum polygonoides

Physical SupportNurse PlantWind Protection

Grey-leaved Saucer BerryCordia sinensis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Black SaxaulHaloxylon ammodendron

Parasitic plant may compete with or parasitize desert shrub hosts

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionParasitic Relationship DemonstrationSpecialized Niche

Edible Parts

Stems

Medicinal Uses

Kidney TonicYang EnhancerLongevity Herb

Common Questions

What zones does Purple Desert Hyacinth grow in?

Purple Desert Hyacinth grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Purple Desert Hyacinth?

Good companions for Purple Desert Hyacinth include Mediterranean Saltbush, Hairy Thymelaea, Knotgrass Saxaul, Grey-leaved Saucer Berry.

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