Wavy Leaved Paintbrush

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

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Plant description

Castilleja applegatei is a species of Castilleja known by the common names Applegate's Indian paintbrush and wavyleaf Indian paintbrush. It is native to the western United States. It is a short perennial with sticky, wavy-edged leaves. It bears bright, showy paintbrush-shaped flower clusters of small red to yellowish-red tubular flowers.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Slow

Color

Red, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Natural setting

Site type

Dry open places

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Northern Juniper Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 17 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Leanira Checkerspot

Chlosyne leanira

Adela flammeusella

Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alternative names

Common names:

Pine Paintbrush, Wavy-leaved Paintbrush, Wavy-leaved Indian Paintbrush, Pine Indian Paintbrush, Wavy-leaf Paintbrush, Applegate's Indian Paintbrush, Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush

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