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Indian Paintbrush Seeds (Castilleja)

Castilleja coccinea
SKU: HC013256
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Overview
Castilleja coccinea (Indian Paint Brush or Prairie Fire) is a wildflower of the eastern US. This species blooms with showy scarlet-orange flowers in the late spring and summer.
key features
Botanical Name
Castilleja coccinea
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Seed Coverage
Packet covers 30-40 square feet
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Naturalizes, Mass Plantings
SKU
HC013256

Description

Castilleja coccinea (Indian Paint Brush or Prairie Fire) is a wildflower of the eastern US. This species blooms with showy scarlet-orange flowers in the late spring and summer. It is best seeded directly into the garden next to Little Bluestem grass (Schizachyrium) and Beardtongue (Penstemon) whose roots the Paintbrush needs to parasitize. Biennial. Plant for two years running to keep it coming back. USDA zones 4-8.