Is Frosted Indian Paintbrush safe for pets?

Yes, Frosted Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Pruinosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Frosted Indian Paintbrush easy to care for?

Frosted Indian Paintbrush has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Frosted Indian Paintbrush grow indoors?

Frosted Indian Paintbrush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Frosted Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Pruinosa) 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 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Castilleja pruinosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon, known for its frosted appearance due to dense hairs.

Last updated: February 2026

Frosted Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Pruinosa

Castilleja pruinosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon, known for its frosted appearance due to dense hairs.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Frosted Indian Paintbrush

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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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Orobanchaceae

Genus:Castilleja