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Scarlet Paintbrush Seeds

Castilleja coccinea

$6.95
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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

This rare wildflower lights up the summer garden with orange/red, show flowers. The bright blooms also attract hummingbirds and butterflies! Biennial.

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Description

Scarlet Paintbrush, also known as Painted Cup or Indian Paintbrush, is a biennial wildflower native to the United States. It is beloved for its bright, fiery blooms and long blooms. It thrives in sunny areas that have well-draining soil. It can be tricky to grow from seed but absolutely worth the effort!

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Late spring to mid summer

Life Cycle

Perennial

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Low Maintenance
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Seed Coverage

covers 30-40 square feet

Seeds Per Pound

4000000

Mature Height

12-18" tall

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Plant Classification

Native Species

Native To

Most of the United States

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
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Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Reviews

Love the Indian Paintbrush

"Easy to sow, comes back every year. User friendly!"

— Merilees G. (5/5)

Beautiful Multi-blossom Red Flowers

"The Indian Paintbrush adds the look of a forgotten meadow to my 'cottage garden. ' The plant is multi-stemmed with bright red small blossoms at the end. Thet've added terific color to my late summer/early fall garden. I can imagine a field of them mixed with tall grasses all gently swaying in the breeze. A nice addition to any naturalistic garden."

— OldKnees (5/5)

Color, color, color!

"I have added Indian Paintbrush to my butterfly garden for the beautiful red blooms. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the midwest this summer, they did not bloom, but I look forward to seeing them mingled with my wildflowers!"

— Stickergal105 (5/5)

Some success

"Only one out of the approximate 20 seeds that I planted in my first round came up, but the one that came up was healthy and strong looking. No blooms this year but hope to see a return next year."

— Machita (3/5)

Hardy and beautiful. Love the sun.

"Take very little watering and take direct sun all day. I love these flowers!"

— Jo (5/5)

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