Downy Painted Cup
Castilleja sessiliflora
Description
Downy Painted Cup is a semi-parasitic perennial wildflower native to North America. Known for its hairy, gray-green foliage and distinctive bracts that can range in color from white to pale pink. This plant is often found in prairies and open grassy areas where it attaches to the roots of other plants to obtain nutrients.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 12-18 inches
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- April, May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The notable color of the bracts varies from white to pale pink.