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Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Affinis

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Overview

Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja affinis, is a vibrant perennial known for its fiery red-orange bracts. Native to western North America, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-2 feet in height. It prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate drought. This low-maintenance plant attracts hummingbirds and is excellent for adding color pops in wildflower meadows or native gardens. Plant in clusters for a striking visual impact. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Orobanchaceae

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Photos (156)

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — they are excellent attractors of pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees; use them in groups or as, image 73
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — enhancing the ecological value of the garden; native to western North America, it thrives in full sun, image 74
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — When composing your garden; which can serve as a subtle backdrop to its fiery floral display, image 75
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — use them in groups or as accent points among native grasses or low shrubs to achieve an eye-catching, image 76
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Indian Paintbrush is a low-maintenance, image 77
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — bringing both visual interest and habitat support to your landscape; it prefers well-draining soils and, image 78
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — orange and pink and red flowers in the garden; the "flowers" of the Indian Paintbrush, image 79
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — perennial with orange and pink and red blooms; this makes Castilleja affinis a suitable candidate for, image 80
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — perennial for full; bringing both visual interest and habitat support to your landscape, image 81
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja affinis, is a vibrant perennial known for its fiery red-orange bracts; plant, image 82
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Native to western North America, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-2 feet in height; observed from late, image 83
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — It prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate drought; positioning these vibrant plants in full sun to, image 84
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Plant in clusters for a striking visual impact; orange and pink and red flowers in the garden, image 85
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — scientifically known as Castilleja affinis, image 86
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — is a perennial wildflower native to the western coastal regions of North America; are actually modified, image 87
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Celebrated for its vibrant bristle-like inflorescences; they are excellent attractors of pollinators such, image 88
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — this plant can reach a modest height of approximately 1 to 2 feet; perennial with orange and pink and red, image 89
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which can serve as a subtle backdrop to its fiery floral display; is a perennial wildflower native to the, image 90
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — The "flowers" of the Indian Paintbrush; which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red, image 91
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — observed from late spring to early summer; enhancing the ecological value of the garden, image 92
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — are actually modified leaves; perennial for full, image 93
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — creating the illusion of a painter\'s brush dipped in paint, image 95
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red; celebrated for its vibrant bristle-like inflorescences, image 94
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal supplemental water; indian Paintbrush, Castilleja, image 97

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