Giant red paintbrush - Castilleja miniata
Height: 1 - 3’
Plant type: perennial, deciduous grass
Features: gorgeous flower-like leaves that turn bright red at the tip, from which the yellowish tubular flowers emerge (May-Sep). This plant’s roots are parasitic - it gains nourishment from the roots of other plants (it doesn’t take too much though - don’t worry!)
PPL: no (but are often paired with plants that are!)
Light - full sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: caterpillar host plant, hummingbird magnet, great for insect pollinators
Learn more about giant red paintbrush on our blog.
Height: 1 - 3’
Plant type: perennial, deciduous grass
Features: gorgeous flower-like leaves that turn bright red at the tip, from which the yellowish tubular flowers emerge (May-Sep). This plant’s roots are parasitic - it gains nourishment from the roots of other plants (it doesn’t take too much though - don’t worry!)
PPL: no (but are often paired with plants that are!)
Light - full sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: caterpillar host plant, hummingbird magnet, great for insect pollinators
Learn more about giant red paintbrush on our blog.
Height: 1 - 3’
Plant type: perennial, deciduous grass
Features: gorgeous flower-like leaves that turn bright red at the tip, from which the yellowish tubular flowers emerge (May-Sep). This plant’s roots are parasitic - it gains nourishment from the roots of other plants (it doesn’t take too much though - don’t worry!)
PPL: no (but are often paired with plants that are!)
Light - full sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: caterpillar host plant, hummingbird magnet, great for insect pollinators
Learn more about giant red paintbrush on our blog.
Our paintbrush are paired with another native plant for best success in your yard: yarrow, penstemon, and fescue (native bunchgrass).
