Texas Paintbrush - 3202

$7.25
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Castilleja indivisa (Scrophulariacea)

An upright, hairy annual, perennial or biennial herb native to Texas with single erect stems and a slender taproot. The terminal red-orange flower color is a misconception. Actually the flower is tiny, creamy white to pale yellow, encircled by the red-orange leaf-like bracts. The seeds are very small and should be sown directly on the soil surface. Adapted to well-drained areas in full sun. Not the easiest variety to cultivate, but the lure of such magnificent flowers certainly compensates for the effort.

Suggested Use: Gardens, roadsides, open meadows, mixtures. Creates ribbons of color for miles along Texas highways in the spring. Does not transplant well. Requires a period of time to become established.

Average Planting success: 40%
Height: 8 - 24 inches
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 55°F - 65°F
Sowing Depth: Surface Sow
Blooming Period: April - June
Average Seeds Per Pound: 5,100,00
Seed/Pkt: 5,600 - covers 50 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 10,890 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 1/4 lb. per acre

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Testimonials

★★★★★

I grew a nice garden from your Texas/Oklahoma mix this year adding some extra poppies. It was some real eye candy! I look forward to this falls planting already.

Thomas Beene
Southlake, Texas
★★★★★

I want to compliment you on your product. I planted the Autumn Beauty Mix and Dahlia Flowered Mix along my seawall on the Mississippi. The flowers are beautiful and the Yellow Finches, hummingbirds and butterflies love them. I really enjoy just sitting on the deck in the mornings with a cup of coffee, watching all the activity around the flowers.

Leigh Mosenfelder
Milan, Illinois
★★★★★

I am speechless. Your seeds have “painted” a breath taking picture to our yard. The picture can not portray the full beauty and amazing aroma. My daughter Erika took the photo and daughter Jenna loves to pick flowers daily for the home. Your satisfied customer for over a decade and many more years to come.

Joe Chironno
North Branford, Connecticut
★★★★★

I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the wild flower seed that I purchased. Wildseed Farms was recommended to me by my neighbor. I did not fertilize or anything special just threw the seeds in and watered. Thank you; my gardens are the envy of all the other ladies in town.

Sandie Hartman
Butte, North Dakota

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