Castilleja Species, Ashgray Indian Paintbrush

Castillejacinerea

Genus
Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)
Species
cinerea (sin-EER-ee-uh)
Synonym
Orthocarpus cinereus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
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
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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

I have not grown this plant. The hairy linear to lanceolate leaves are 10-20cms long with the inflorescences being 3-6cms. The hairy brac...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in California.

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