Western Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Occidentalis) 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 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Castilleja occidentalis, commonly known as western Indian paintbrush, is a short, hemi-parasitic, herbaceous perennial plant found in upper subalpine to alpine zones.