Castilleja hololeuca
Island White-Felted Paintbrush
Description
Island white-felted paintbrush is a California native perennial herb that has thick woody roots with erect stems that are very branching. Leaves are gray. Yellow flowers appear in March and can last through August, appearing at the top of foliage. It can quickly reach 2-3 ft tall and wide. It prefers full sun and is not particular about soil requirements. Butterflies and moths are attracted to this plant.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.