Castilleja Species, Giant Red Indian Paintbrush, Meadow Paintbrush, Pitkin Marsh Indian Paintbrush

Castillejaminiata

Genus
Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)
Species
miniata (min-ee-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gold Hill, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2011 | positive

Castilleja miniata ssp. miniata is the most commonly occurring of the three Castilleja miniata subspecies, and can be found throughout mu...Read More

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Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

This is a native wildflower in So. Oregon.

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Moose Jaw, SK (Zone 3b) | June 2005 | positive

Also grows in the Cypress Hills region of southern Saskatchewan.

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