Castilleja coccinea

Paintbrush

Castilleja coccinea

Description

Castilleja coccinea, commonly known as Paintbrush, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is recognized for its brilliantly colored bracts which resemble a painter's brush. The plant grows in meadows, prairies, and open woods, often in moist or moderately dry soils.
Life Cycle
perennial
Height
1 to 2 feet
Sun Exposure
Partial sun to full sun
Bloom Months
May, June, July
Bloom Color
Bloom Description
Brilliant red-orange bracts surrounding its small yellow-green flowers.