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giant red paintbrush

giant red paintbrush

Castilleja miniata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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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
Family
Orobanchaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with