Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
Duration: Biennial
Bloom Time: May-June
Height: 12” to 24”
Spacing: 9” to 12”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 4a-8b
Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify for 1 to 3 months for best results. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 300000
Use these brilliant scarlet plumes to paint streaks of color throughout your landscape. Really a classic wildflower, Indian Paintbrush puts on a striking and vibrant show. A parasitic annual/biennial, paintbrush taps into the root system of neighboring plants to gather nourishment. Amazing in prairie plantings, rare in the wild!
