Castilleja septentrionalis (Sulphur Paintbrush) 30 Seeds

Known as Sulphur Paintbrush, Northern Painted Cup, Pale Painted Cup, and Northern Yellow Paintbrush.  It is a native perennial forb that enjoys full to part sun and cool summer weather. It tolerates heat and drought but is generally found in shadier and less xeric locations than most other Castilleja, regardless of elevation. Basically, an intermediate water preference that sits between linariifolia, chromosa, flava, and miniata, minor. 

Blooms in May and will continue to bloom through September at higher elevations or with mid-day shade and a little extra water. It's common habitat in Utah is around 7,000-9,000 ft. in sagebrush meadows, dense hillsides, and wooded areas.

Plant as a meadow component, in a rock/crevice garden, or with some sagebrush and native grasses to watch it really take off. Paintbrushes are hemiparasitic and thrive when planted with other native species; grass and sagebrush are what we see them associated with most often.

Collected In: Wasatch County, Utah

Wild or Homegrown: Wild

Seasonality: May-September

Germination: These are sensitive plants. It is best to sow the seeds outdoors in the Fall to Early Winter. Otherwise, 90 day cold-moist OR 30 day after a vigorous rub between your hands,