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California dodder, Cuscuta californica var. californica, California, White Mountains, Owens Valley drainage, elevation 1380 m (4535 ft). A true holoparasite, here hosted by indigobush (Psorothamnus arborescens var. minutifolius). Not as con

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Chaparral Dodder

Cuscuta californica

Chaparral Dodder (Cuscuta californica) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. Chaparral Dodder is sized and grown for a real yard, not a show bench. Match it to full sun to part shade and water it in for the first season while roots establish. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.

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Hardiness range

A hardiness zone is not on file for this plant yet, and a ZIP-level fit check is not available for it.

How it does in your yard

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Native to the USNot recorded
ToxicityNot recorded

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Questions

Is Chaparral Dodder native to the United States?

USDA PLANTS data does not record Chaparral Dodder as native to the United States.

What USDA hardiness zone does Chaparral Dodder need?

A minimum hardiness zone is not on file for Chaparral Dodder yet.