Castilleja rhexiifolia
Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Castilleja rhexiifolia
Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Castilleja rhexiifolia,
Splitleaf Indian Paintbrush (Native)

Perennial, 1 – 1½ ft. tall. Blooms from July to August with deep-pink to violet-purple or orange bracts. Distributed throughout western North America from mid-elevation to alpine, in trees, meadows, and on open, rocky slopes. Moderate to high water requirements. Likes full-sun to partial-shade. Plant in fall ¼ inch deep or less. 4,900,000 seed/lb.

USDA: Plant Profile