Castilleja Species, Santa Catalina Indian Paintbrush

Castillejatenuiflora

Genus
Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)
Species
tenuiflora (ten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Castilleja anthemidifolia
Castilleja canescens
Castilleja integrifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2011 | neutral

Two more synonyms of this plant are: Castilleja integrifolia & Castilleja setosa.

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