Golden Paintbrush
Castilleja levisecta
Family: Orobanchaceae
Golden Paintbrush grows in full sun and prefers well-drained meadow soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Golden Paintbrush
Golden Paintbrush growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Golden Paintbrush as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Golden Paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta) is listed in the Orobanchaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4345
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Golden Paintbrush is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained meadow soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.