Showy red flowers, typically found in meadows and on hillsides. These plants are fun to grow because they are partially parasitic and thrive when grown with a host. Paintbrush plants have weak root systems and have evolved to tap into the roots of other plants. Most paintbrush species are not terribly fussy over a host, but Oregon sunshine and Roemers fescue are popular choices. (Mother plants from Benton County)

• Height 10-14”

• Width 3-5”

• Water: moist to dry

• Sun: full sun to partial shade

• Bloom time: June

• Direct sowing: Best sown in fall. Seeds are very small and should be surface sown.

• Growing transplants: Seeds are dormant and require 60 days of cold moist stratification before they will germinate.