About
This herbaceous perennial, reaching heights of up to 25 cm, exhibits a semi-parasitic nature. Its upright stems are adorned with slender leaves. During the summer months, it produces terminal clusters featuring red-orange bracts, which transition to apple green at their bases, complemented by red flowers.
About the genus
Castilleja comprises both annual and perennial herbaceous species characterized by vibrant red leaf-like bracts that encircle white to green flowers, typically blooming from early to mid-spring.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- N America
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Can also be grown successfully in pots; a host plant is not essential
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free