Castilleja angustifolia var. angustifolia

Castilleja angustifolia var. angustifolia var. angustifolia

Also known as Castilleja buffumii, Castilleja angustifolia var. adenophora, Euchroma bradburii, Castilleja subcinerea

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Indian Paintbrush · Hemiparasitic · Native Wildflower · Hummingbird Plant · Rocky Mountain Native · Western Native · Difficult To Grow · Red Flowers · Castilleja

Narrowleaf Indian Paintbrush is a hemiparasitic wildflower that requires a compatible host plant such as a native grass to thrive in the garden. It prefers well-drained soils in open, partly shaded sites and is best grown in naturalized or native plant gardens rather than conventional beds. This species is challenging to cultivate outside its native habitat and is best suited for experienced native plant gardeners.