Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja linariifolia

Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Castilleja (kas-tee-LEE-uh)
Species: linariifolia (lin-ar-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Castilleja linearis

Synonym:Castilleja traainii

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red-Orange
Gold (Yellow-Orange)

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible