Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush. Castilleja integra, Figwort Family: ( Scrophulariaceae ), Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush. Also called: Southwestern Paintbrush, Hierba de Conejo, Orange Paintbrush, Castilleja elongata, Castilleja integra var. integra, Castilleja integra Gray var. integra, Castilleja gloriosa Britt., Castilleja tomentosa Gray, Castilleja elongata Pennel. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. A short lived perennial plant, fast growing to 2 - 3 feet tall. Generally about 18 inches tall. A partial root parasite. There are over 12 species of this plant in Arizona and they are very difficult to identify. The leaves of this plant were known in Mexico by the Zapotec's as Hierba de Conejo and were used in the cooking of beans and rice. Used fresh or dry. Quick Notes: Height: Perennial growing to about 2 - 3 feet tall. Flowers: he flowers are red to red - orange with lobed, hairy, in terminal clusters, with narrow bracts. Flowering Time: April - October. Leaves: The leaves are red - green, hairy, 2 inches long, linear - lanceolate. Found: Native of USA (AZ, CO, NM, TX). Also Mexico (Mesoamerica). Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) 8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: 4,800 - 10,197 Feet. Yes, found at 10,197 Feet in Colorado. Habitat: Dry hills, woodlands, mesas, plains, high prairies, on gravelly or rocky soil. Also used as a xeriscape landscape plant! Miscellaneous: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. It is drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Flowering Photos Taken May 23, 2004. Lynx Lake Area of Arizona.

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