Castilleja miniata
Common Red Paintbrush
Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
Scarlet Paintbrush
Plant Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Red
Blooms :
May
to:
Sep
Flowers minute and inconspicuous: bracts conspicuous red
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Green
Leaves flat, dark green, lance-shaped smooth entire
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Native to Pacific Northwest
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
No
Height:
12-30"
Spread:
3"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Wet meadows streambanks at mid to high elevations in mountains
Soil:
Grow in moist soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
minimal
Mulch:
None
Long Term:
Keep the soil consistently moist for the first year, but don?t let the soil become soggy or waterlogged. Thereafter, it is relatively drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering. Established plants require no further attention. Do not fertilize In
Winter:
None
Spring:
None
Summer:
None
Fall:
None
Common Problems
None
Diseases:
Insects:
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