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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 9–10Type Perennial
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — This makes Castilleja affinis a suitable candidate for xeriscaping.<br><br>In a landscape design; this, image 152

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Orobanchaceae

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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Celebrated for its vibrant bristle-like inflorescences; they are excellent attractors of pollinators such, image 115
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — scientifically known as Castilleja affinis, image 86
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — positioning these vibrant plants in full sun to partial shade will maximize their blooming potential, image 153
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which can serve as a subtle backdrop to its fiery floral display; is a perennial wildflower native to the western
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 affinis, is a
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are tubular and greenish.<br><br>For a successful landscape integration
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — observed from late spring to early summer; enhancing the ecological value of the garden, image 119
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — perennial with orange and pink and red blooms; this makes Castilleja affinis a suitable candidate for, image 134
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — this plant can reach a modest height of approximately 1 to 2 feet
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — Plant in clusters for a striking visual impact; orange and pink and red flowers in the garden
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are tubular and greenish.<br><br>For a successful landscape integration; when composing your garden, image 150
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