100 Seeds Aspen Paintbrush Castilleja miniata

Aspen Paintbrush is a striking wildflower known for its vivid scarlet to orange-red bracts that rise above slender green stems, creating a bright meadow display. Castilleja miniata is a beloved native perennial of western North America, treasured by gardeners who enjoy naturalistic plantings and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

The colorful bracts appear from late spring into summer atop upright stems among narrow green foliage. This species is a hemiparasite and performs best when sown near a host grass or other established perennial, forming small clumps that spread gently in the right conditions.
Species: Castilleja miniata
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, low fertility
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Requires cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, light needed for germination
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Benefits from a nearby host plant