Castilleja Species, Common Paintbrush, Giant Red Indian Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush

Castillejaminiata var. dixonii

Genus
Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)
Synonym
Castilleja dixonii
Castilleja miniata subsp. dixonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2011 | neutral

Castilleja miniata ssp. dixonii is native along the Pacific Coast of North America, and can be found in Oregon, Washington, British Colum...Read More

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