Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Lemmonii) is a perennial herb in the Orobanchaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Castilleja lemmonii is a perennial herb native to high elevations in California and western Nevada, known for its vibrant pink to purple-pink bracts.

Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush

Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Lemmonii

Castilleja lemmonii is a perennial herb native to high elevations in California and western Nevada, known for its vibrant pink to purple-pink bracts.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator support, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush
Lemmon's Indian Paintbrush detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Orobanchaceae
Genus:Castilleja