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Harsh Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja hispida) is a uncommon native perennial herb that grows in California, primarily in the Klamath Mountain Range region. It is fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 1.5 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are red and striking, and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are light-green and deciduous. It tends to grow in dry open places, at elevations from 700-5600 feet.
Annual herb, Perennial herb
10 - 19 in Tall
Upright
Fast
Winter Deciduous
Red, Red
Spring
Partial Shade
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Dry open places
Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 8 likely
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana
Alfalfa Looper Moth
Autographa californica
Leanira Checkerspot
Chlosyne leanira
Northern Checkerspot
Chlosyne palla