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Castilleja angustifolia

Also Known As

  • Desert Indian Paintbrush
  • Northwestern Paintbrush

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Castilleja angustifolia plant details

Castilleja angustifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Castilleja angustifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: orobanchaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hemiparasitic, native plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Castilleja angustifolia

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Castilleja angustifolia plant

How to Grow Castilleja angustifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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