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Castilleja coccinea

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type biennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description Castilleja coccinea (Scarlet Indian paintbrush) bears showy and bright pink flowers during mid-spring to mid summer. This biennial is upright and has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses Naturalization, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds and hummingbirds are attracted to Castilleja coccinea .