Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 1-2 feet in height, presenting Lanceolate leaves with a bright green color, typically alternate arrangement along with Bright yellow tubular flowers appearing in clusters, resembling a paintbrush, followed by Produces small capsule-like fruits that contain seeds. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to North America, particularly in the prairies and rocky slopes of the western and central United States, Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire thrives in Prefers dry to moderately moist soils, often found in full sun to partial shade at elevations around Typically found from low to mid-elevations (1,500 to 8,500 feet). Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 4 to 8. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire, This plant prefers Full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a soil pH of about 6.0 8.0.

Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire needs watering,Moderate; prefers not to be waterlogged, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Prefers dry to moderately moist soil, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water at the base to avoid wetting foliage supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire performs best within 40 F to 85 F (4 C to 29 C). Its ideal growth occurs at around 60 F to 75 F (15 C to 24 C), though it tolerates ranges from Can tolerate down to 30 F (-1 C) and up to 95 F (35 C). Additionally, maintaining Moderate humidity preferred encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost or well-rotted manure enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Late fall or early spring for Remove dead or spent flowers and foliage tidies its appearance, while Every 1-2 years if potted may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size by 1-2 inches in diameter increase and a fresh Good quality potting mix with added perlite or sand for drainage. for Staking or Support. Generally does not require staking; support may be needed if grown in poor conditions.

During Winter dormancy (November to March), growth may slow and some Leaves may turn yellow and die back in winter, re-emerging in spring can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation and vegetative division and provide Requires light for germination; keep seeds on the surface of the soil when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Take 4-6 inch cuttings in early spring, dip in rooting hormone, and keep moist to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies and remain vigilant against Powdery mildew and root rot in overly wet conditions. Implementing Ensure good air circulation and avoid overcrowding and applying Use insecticidal soap for pests and fungicides for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Penstemon, lupines, and other prairie plants and shows May inhibit growth of nearby plants; tolerant of competition, making it a flexible choice for various Rock gardens, prairie restorations, and as a wildflower in naturalized areas.

the Edible Parts: Young shoots and flowers (although rarely consumed). Toxicty of Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Prairie Fire, Generally considered non-toxic. learning about its Flowers can be harvested in summer; young leaves are edible, Not typically used in culinary applications, and Limited nutritional information; primarily ornamental can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Traditionally used by some Indigenous tribes for medicinal purposes or note its Often used symbolically in cultural rituals and practices by Native American communities.

With an Not included in the IUCN Red List; common in certain habitats but threatened in others, proper Preservation of native prairie habitats, reducing urban sprawl and agriculture encroachment