species 3,293 observations

Purple Paintbrush

Castilleja purpurea

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Common Buckeye, Baltimore Checkerspot, Gray Buckeye 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pipevine Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, American Bumble Bee, Sonoran Bumble Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Soil pH: Alkaline
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.