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Castilleja Species, Desert Paintbrush, Martin's Paintbrush, Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush

Castillejaapplegatei subsp. martinii

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Genus

Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)

Info

Synonym

Castilleja clokeyi

Castilleja gyroloba

Castilleja martinii

Castilleja roseana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Red

Coral/Apricot

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. The "bloom" colors listed above are the colors of the bracts. The inconspicuous blooms range from cream to p...Read More

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