Perennial
Florida Paintbrush
Carphephorus corymbosus
Varieties We Carry
StandardCarphephorus corymbosus
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size2-3 feet × 12-18 inches
About Florida Paintbrush
A herbaceous perennial wildflower endemic to peninsular Florida, arising from a basal rosette of flat, linear leaves and producing an erect unbranched stem topped by large, flat-topped corymbs of bright pink to lavender tubular disk florets. Blooms late summer into fall. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Late summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light daily. In NE Florida's sandy pine flatwoods and scrub settings, full sun exposure is essential for flowering; even light shade will significantly reduce bloom production.
Water
Highly drought tolerant once established in its preferred sandy soil; supplemental irrigation is rarely needed in NE Florida after the first season. Avoid wet or poorly drained sites.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in dry, well-drained, infertile sandy soil — the conditions of its native pine flatwoods habitat. Do not fertilize; rich soil encourages weedy competitors and is not necessary for this adapted native wildflower.
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Common questions
Is Florida Paintbrush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Florida Paintbrush is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 12-18 inches.