Vernal Pool Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Campestris) is a annual herb in the Orobanchaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Castilleja campestris is an annual herb native to California and southern Oregon, commonly found in seasonally moist habitats such as vernal pools.