Magenta Paintbrush

Castilleja Parviflora

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Overview

The Magenta Paintbrush, Castilleja parviflora, is a perennial herb noted for its vibrant bracts resembling brushstrokes of magenta paint. Thriving in well-drained, sandy soils, it reaches 8 to 20 inches in height. This native wildflower prefers full sun to partial shade and blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. It is hardy and adds a burst of color to rock gardens and alpine settings in USDA zones 4-8.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–8

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — is a perennial herb noted for its vibrant bracts resembling brushstrokes of magenta paint

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Orobanchaceae

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Photos (79)

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — particularly suited for alpine gardens or rock gardens with well-draining soil; thriving in, image 51

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — scientifically known as Castilleja parviflora; the actual flowers of the Magenta Paintbrush are small, image 49

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — It is hardy and adds a burst of color to rock gardens and alpine settings in USDA zones 4-8; this, image 48

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — is a perennial wildflower that brings a vibrant splash of color to any landscape design; it requires, image 50

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — with a similar spread.<br><br>The Magenta Paintbrush blooms from late spring to early summer, image 58

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — this species reaches a modest height of about 8 to 20 inches; perennial for full, image 57

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — the actual flowers of the Magenta Paintbrush are small and greenish; is a perennial herb noted for its, image 54

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — which are often mistaken for petals; thus supporting the local pollinator population, image 53

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — nestled within the colorful bracts; this plant typically flourishes at elevations between 2,500 and, image 55

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — The foliage is a bright green and lance-shaped, providing a lush backdrop for the vivid floral, image 56

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — offering a nectar source for hummingbirds; with a similar spread.<br><br>The Magenta Paintbrush blooms, image 59

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — thus supporting the local pollinator population; perennial with pink blooms, image 60

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — It requires full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; is a perennial wildflower that brings a, image 61

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — consider its need for minimal water once established; this species reaches a modest height of about 8, image 62

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant options; pink flowers in the, image 63

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — This native wildflower prefers full sun to partial shade and blooms from late spring to early summer, image 69

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Castilleja parviflora, image 64

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — perennial with pink blooms; the foliage is a bright green and lance-shaped, providing a lush backdrop, image 65

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — Thriving in well-drained, sandy soils, it reaches 8 to 20 inches in height; nestled within the, image 68

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — is a perennial herb noted for its vibrant bracts resembling brushstrokes of magenta paint; it is hardy, image 67

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — perennial for full; making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant options, image 66

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — particularly suited for alpine gardens or rock gardens with well-draining soil; thriving in, image 73

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — scientifically known as Castilleja parviflora; the actual flowers of the Magenta Paintbrush are small, image 71

Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — It is hardy and adds a burst of color to rock gardens and alpine settings in USDA zones 4-8; this, image 70

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Full · Zones 9–10