Standing Cypress, Scarlet Gilia
Scientific Name: Ipomopsis rubra (L.) Wherry
Synonym: Cantua coronopifolia, Cantua rubra, Gilia coronopifolia, Gilia rubra, Ipomeria coronopifolia, Ipomoea rubra, Ipomopsis elegans, Navarretia rubra, Polemonium rubrum
Family: Polemoniaceae
Sunset®: 1-24
USDA: 6-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun, tolerates part sun
Origin: USA (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas)
Growth Habits: Herbaceous biennial, 2 to 5 feet tall (60-150 cm), 1.5 to 2 feet in spread (45-60 cm); finely divided leaves
Flowers: Red flowers
Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought tolerant, prefers good drainage
Propagation: Seeds, self-sows, does not transplant well
Blooming Habits:
Showy red flowers with creamy yellow with red dots inside, that attracts hummingbirds, in late spring to mid-summer
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