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Castilleja angustifolia | Desert Indian Paintbrush | 100 Seeds

July 9, 2026

The most striking feature is its vivid red to orange-purple bracts, which surround the small, pink-red flowers and give the plant its iconic paintbrush-like appearance. Castilleja angustifolia thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping and native plant gardens in dry climates.

Castilleja angustifolia | Desert Indian Paintbrush | 100 Seeds

July 9, 2026

The most striking feature is its vivid red to orange-purple bracts, which surround the small, pink-red flowers and give the plant its iconic paintbrush-like appearance. Castilleja angustifolia thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping and native plant gardens in dry climates.

Castilleja latifolia | Monterey Indian Paintbrush | 10 Seeds

July 9, 2026

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Castilleja latifolia is a perennial herb in the Orbanchaceae family. Known by its common name of Monterey Indian Paintbrush. This is endemic to the coastline of California from San Francisco to Monterey. It can be spotted in the Big Sur and Point Reyes areas growing in the dunes or scrub. It can grow to about a couple feet tall sprawling out to a bush once mature. The flower has layers of bracts green in color with the tips in orange, red, and yellow. It prefers to grow in sandy soil in full sun with good drainage.  Zones 4-10 Germination Rub seeds gently with sandpaper. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds on top of the medium and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover and keep temperatures around 65-70F. Germination is in 21-90 days.  

Castilleja latifolia | Monterey Indian Paintbrush | 10 Seeds

July 9, 2026

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Castilleja latifolia is a perennial herb in the Orbanchaceae family. Known by its common name of Monterey Indian Paintbrush. This is endemic to the coastline of California from San Francisco to Monterey. It can be spotted in the Big Sur and Point Reyes areas growing in the dunes or scrub. It can grow to about a couple feet tall sprawling out to a bush once mature. The flower has layers of bracts green in color with the tips in orange, red, and yellow. It prefers to grow in sandy soil in full sun with good drainage.  Zones 4-10 Germination Rub seeds gently with sandpaper. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds on top of the medium and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover and keep temperatures around 65-70F. Germination is in 21-90 days.  

Castilleja scabrida | Rough Indian Paintbrush | 10 Seeds

July 9, 2026

Castilleja scabrida is a dicot in the Scrophulariaceae family. A native to the Four Corners area and west to Nevada. The common name is Rough Indian Paintbrush. It grows to only 8 inches tall and usually shorter than 8 inches. It will clump out a few feet wide in suitable growing conditions. The narrow green leaves are a wonderful backdrop for the bright red shoots. It reminds me of Christmas. Some of the stems are green, and some are purple. It should be grown in sandy soil with good drainage. Zones 4-8 Germination Rub seeds gently with sandpaper. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds on top of the medium and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover and keep temperatures around 65-70F. Germination is in 21-90 days.

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