Castilleja septentrionalis (Sulphur Paintbrush)

(Orobanchaceae)

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. 

Contains appx. 80 seeds

Collected In: Wasatch County, Utah

Wild or Homegrown: Wild

Seasonality: May-September

Germination: 30-60 day cold-moist(32-36°) stratification in a single paper towel or sow outside in the Fall or early Winter. Soil blocks work well too. Rub the coating off the seeds before stratification. Paintbrush do not need a host plant while germinating or establishing in a tray or small pot, just planting it next to a host plant when its ready is perfect