Castilleja levisecta (Golden paintbrush)

Plant Description: An extremely valuable native species, local to Willamette Valley prairies, this short lived perennial (4-8 years) grows to be about a foot tall, with hairy stems and leaves that can feel sticky, coupled with inflorescences of cheery yellow flowers.  Height: 12 inches Width: 8-12 inches Light requirements: Full sun, does not tolerate shade, including light shade from nearby taller forbs Water requirements: Medium-dry, drought tolerant Soil requirements: Well draining Portland Plant List (PPL): Yes Landscape use and ecological function: Golden Paintbrush is a beautiful grass land species. We suggest planting this species in dry meadow and prairie restoration where it will receive ample sunlight and have plenty of room to flourish.  Paintbrush species are semi-parasitic and require a secondary species to help gather nutrients, so we suggest coupling this species with other nearby plants, like native grasses and fescues. Golden paintbrush is also known to hybridize with