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Indian paintbrush-castillegia coccinea

I have trumpet vine  but not in my garden, its all over the place and it is not
welcome.  I think trumpet vine and trumpet creeper are the same..??  If you can
control it from spreading, well I guess OK.  Otherwise my advice is to get rid
of it.  Find some mature trumpet vine and attempt to dig it out going  down to
the roots.  You might hit China first.
If Hummingbirds and natives are what you want, go for Bluebells, they bloom
about 4-15 to 5-15.  Then go for penstemons after the bluebells literally
disappear.  Mid to late summer is a great time for purple conflowers, several
Lobelia's (including Cardinal Flower), monarda's and obedient plant.
These natives have different growing requirements, bluebells are mostly shade
lovers, for -example.  An excellent reference is the Prairie Moon Nursery
catalog.507-452-1362.  It describes when the (native) plant blooms, how to
prepare the seed, soil and moisture requirements.  Excellent reference even if
you are not interested in buying seed/plants.
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Subject:  Indian paintbrush-castillegia coccinea




Hello, this is Heather Carter from northwest Ohio-zone 6. I have been adding
native plants to my garden in hopes of attracting hummingbirds.  I have
trumpet creeper, cardinal flower, jewelweed, and columbine.  Recently, I've
found a source for Indian paintbrush seeds. I have read this is a good
hummer plant,that it's native and that it likes moist,sandy soil.  Is this
correct? Does anyone have information on getting it to grow from seed? Can
it tolerate clay or shade?  Also, any other suggestions for native hummer
plants would be appreciated.

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