Species Purple Paintbrush

Purple Paintbrush

Castilleja purpurascens

Purple Paintbrush (Castilleja Purpurascens) is an attractive flowering plant found in parts of North America. It has delicate purple-pink flowers with globular tipped, hairy floral bracts, creating a vibrant display in spring. The leaves are smooth, lance-shaped and slightly sticky. This perennial grows in dry, well-drained soils and full sun; tolerant of drought and partial shade. It has a fast growth rate and can reach heights of 1-2 feet. The flowers are an excellent source of nourishment for bees and butterflies. This species is a mainstay of wildflower meadows and is an excellent choice for informal garden borders.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Water your Small Flower Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora var. albida) once a week or every 5–7 days during the growing season. Water deeply to ensure that the water penetrates down through the topsoil. Avoid over-watering to prevent root rot and wilting. In the winter, you should reduce the amount of watering to every 10–14 days. Make sure to keep the soil evenly moist but not soaked.

sunlight

Small Flower Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora var. albida) requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day throughout the growing season. It thrives when exposed to the morning sun and protection from the afternoon sun. The plant should be provided with shade during the heat of the summer. It can also tolerate some light shade, but it needs plenty of direct sunlight to flower and remain healthy.

pruning

Prune Small Flower Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora var. albida) in late winter to early spring. Prune only spent blooms and to maintain shape. Only prune a maximum of 1-third of the foliage at a time. Doing so will ensure long-term health of the plant and allow it to produce healthy new growth in the spring.

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