Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Indivisa) Exotic -300+ seeds- Rare

Description: Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Indivisa) {300 seeds} well packaged in a padded envelope Desert Indian paintbrush is a gray-green few branched herbaceous perennial from a woody root-crown with alternate, lanceolate leaves that sometimes have 1-5 pairs of narrow, ± spreading lobes. The calyx and leaflike bracts are scarlet-tipped. The corolla's upper lip is about 1/2" long, sparsely pubescent, with wide reddish margins, the lower lip is dark green and only 1/16" long, and the stigma is 2-lobed. The flowers of Indian paintbrush are edible, and were consumed in moderation by various Native American tribes as a condiment with other fresh greens. Highly alkaline soils increase the selenium levels in the plants. Indian paintbrush has similar health benefits to consuming garlic if only the flowers are eaten in small amounts and in moderation. Seed Indian paintbrush in early spring or late summer in full sun and well-drained soil that's between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Be patient; the seeds may take a few months to germinate. Keep the soil moist—but not soggy—during the first year. May and June are the typical bloom time, but because of its annual or biennial nature, you can see flowers blooming as late as October.

Price: 3 USD

Location: Bullhead City, Arizona

End Time: 2024-09-29T15:50:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3 USD