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Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Affinis

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Overview

Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja affinis, is a vibrant perennial known for its fiery red-orange bracts. Native to western North America, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-2 feet in height. It prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate drought. This low-maintenance plant attracts hummingbirds and is excellent for adding color pops in wildflower meadows or native gardens. Plant in clusters for a striking visual impact. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Orobanchaceae

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Photos (156)

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — The "flowers" of the Indian Paintbrush; which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red, image 145
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — observed from late spring to early summer; enhancing the ecological value of the garden, image 146
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — are actually modified leaves; perennial for full, image 147
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red; celebrated for its vibrant bristle-like inflorescences, image 148
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — creating the illusion of a painter\'s brush dipped in paint, image 149
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are tubular and greenish.<br><br>For a successful landscape integration; when composing your garden, image 150
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal supplemental water; indian Paintbrush, Castilleja, image 151
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — This makes Castilleja affinis a suitable candidate for xeriscaping.<br><br>In a landscape design; this, image 152
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — positioning these vibrant plants in full sun to partial shade will maximize their blooming potential, image 153
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — they are excellent attractors of pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees; use them in groups or as, image 154
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — enhancing the ecological value of the garden; native to western North America, it thrives in full sun, image 155
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — When composing your garden; which can serve as a subtle backdrop to its fiery floral display, image 156

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