Scarlet indian paintbrush

Scarlet Indian paintbrush is a stunning native wildflower famous for its vivid red-orange bracts, but it is notoriously difficult to cultivate because it is hemiparasitic — it requires a compatible host grass or perennial plant growing nearby to tap nutrients from. Sow seeds directly in the garden in fall alongside host grasses such as little bluestem, in full to partial sun with well-drained soil. It is not suitable for containers or indoor growing and requires patience, as establishment can be