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giant red paintbrush
Castilleja miniata
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A showy wildflower with dense spikes of bright red tubular flowers and red-tinged bracts that bloom throughout summer. Native to western mountain meadows and open forests, it attracts hummingbirds and is ideal for naturalized gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation