indian paintbrush flower seeds Texas Paintbrush

indian paintbrush flower seeds Texas PaintbrushCastilleja indivisa (Scrophulariacea) An upright, hairy annual, perennial or biennial herb native to Texas with single erect stems and a slender taproot. The terminal red orange flower color is a misconception. Actually the flower is tiny, creamy white to pale yellow, encircled by the red orange leaf like bracts. The seeds are very small and should be sown directly on the soil surface. Adapted to well drained areas in full sun. Not the easiest variety

Castilleja indivisa (Scrophulariacea)

An upright, hairy annual, perennial or biennial herb native to Texas with single erect stems and a slender taproot. The terminal red-orange flower color is a misconception. Actually the flower is tiny, creamy white to pale yellow, encircled by the red-orange leaf-like bracts. The seeds are very small and should be sown directly on the soil surface. Adapted to well-drained areas in full sun. Not the easiest variety to cultivate, but the lure of such magnificent flowers certainly compensates for the effort.

Suggested Use: Gardens, roadsides, open meadows, mixtures. Creates ribbons of color for miles along Texas highways in the spring. Does not transplant well. Requires a period of time to become established.

Average Planting success: 40%
Height: 8 - 24 inches
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 55°F - 65°F
Sowing Depth: Surface Sow
Blooming Period: April - June
Average Seeds Per Pound: 5,100,00
Seed/Pkt: 5,600 - covers 50 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 10,890 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 1/4 lb. per acre