Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja linariifolia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja linariifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Red
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anicia checkerspot (Euphydryas anicia), ⚠️Edith's checkerspot (Euphydryas editha), Gillette's checkerspot (Euphydryas gillettii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in arid, rocky areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Time to potting is variable. Seeds are cleaned by shaking from pod. The protocol is based on the Beaver Meadows collection.
Source: npn.rngr.net