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giant red paintbrush

giant red paintbrush

Castilleja miniata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

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
challenging
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with