Paintbrush, Scarlet

Images copyright Joe Gadbois.

Castilleja miniata

• Bottlebrush-like, scarlet-red flowers (occasionally yellow, pink, or peach) in summer.
• Clump-forming.
• Attracts pollinators.
• Native plant.

Moist, well-drained soil. Sun. Parasitic plant - grows best with a grass or legume companion.

Height: 20-60cm (8-24 in.), Spread: 30-45cm (12-18 in.)

Zone 2