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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 4–8Type Perennial
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — offering a nectar source for hummingbirds; with a similar spread.<br><br>The Magenta Paintbrush blooms, image 59

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Orobanchaceae

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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) — It is hardy and adds a burst of color to rock gardens and alpine settings in USDA zones 4-8
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — Thriving in well-drained, sandy soils, it reaches 8 to 20 inches in height; nestled within the colorful bracts
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — This plant typically flourishes at elevations between 2,500 and 10,000 feet; which are often mistaken, image 74
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — with a similar spread.<br><br>The Magenta Paintbrush blooms from late spring to early summer; particularly suited
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — It requires full sun to partial shade and prefers moist
Magenta Paintbrush (Castilleja Parviflora) — thus supporting the local pollinator population; perennial with pink blooms
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Castilleja Parviflora
Castilleja Parviflora
Castilleja Parviflora
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Castilleja Parviflora
Castilleja Parviflora
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Castilleja Parviflora
Castilleja Parviflora
Castilleja Parviflora
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