Wonder and Wildflowers: A Beautiful New Perspective Towards Life
- GROW: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..
- USE:The flowers of Indian paintbrush are edible, and were consumed in moderation by various Native American tribes as a condiment with other fresh greens..
- EXTERIOR:Indian paintbrush flowers are named for the clusters of spiky blooms that resemble paintbrushes dipped in bright red or orange-yellow paint. Growing this wildflower can add interest to the native garden..
- NOTE:Indian paintbrushes are partial root parasites, attaching their roots to the roots of nearby plants and tapping their nutrients. Most commonly parasitized are little bluestem, penstemons, and prairie blue-eyed grass..