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Submit a photoYellow Paintbrush
Castilleja lutescens
A yellow-bracted paintbrush of Alberta's foothills grasslands and mountain meadows. Like its scarlet cousin, semi-parasitic on host grass roots. Often found alongside Scarlet Paintbrush in the same meadows.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Foothills, Montane meadows, Zone 3
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
June–Aug
Soil
Well-drained prairie to montane; requires host grasses
Water
Low to moderate
Use Caution— May accumulate selenium — do not let pets browse heavily
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Same approach as Scarlet Paintbrush — sow with native grass hosts.
