Castilleja chromosa
Early Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Castilleja chromosa
Early Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Castilleja chromosa,
Early Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Perennial, ½ – 1½ ft. tall. Bright, scarlet-red bracts bloom in the spring. Distributed throughout WY, CO, NM, CA, OR, from valley floors to foothills on dry open sites. Drought-tolerant. Likes full sun. Plant in fall ¼ inch deep or less. 4,900,000 seed/lb.

USDA: Plant Profile