NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Castilleja coccinea
Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Painted Cup
Scientific Name: |
Castilleja coccinea |
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Genus: |
Castilleja |
Species Epithet: |
coccinea |
Common Name: |
Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Painted Cup |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Red, Orange |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist, Wet |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Woodlands, fens, barrens, rock outcrops, meadows, wet pastures, grassy openings, usually over mafic rocks. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
W6: Watch List: Regionally Rare (*Key) |
Notes: |
Attracts hummingbirds |
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© Terry Leigh Britton |
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© 2009 Terry Leigh Britton |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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