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| Identification |
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Genus
Castilleja
Species
integra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Indian paintbrush
painted cup
Dahitzihidaa'
Family
OROBANCHACEAE
Specimen number
S10151
Data source
DyeFib p75;HumGrdn p75
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Overall height
2' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Castilleja integra has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. The flowers of Indian paintbrush (also known as painted cup) as well as the bark have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Castilleja integra is known as Dahitzihidaa' in Navajo. Tan and tan are common colors produced with this plant. This species can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant does best in full sun. It prefers well drained soils. It must be planted with a host plant (such as blue gamma grass) nearby, as this is a partially parasitic species.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Bark
Dye color
tan,black
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Castilleja integra probably originates from Southwest US, Colorado, western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and northern Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Castilleja integra has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Indian paintbrush (locally known in some parts as painted cup) has showy bracts with inconspicuous flowers. This long flowering plant is in bloom from March through September. The flowers are usually a vermillion color.
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