Common name
Standing Cypress
Scientific name Ipomopsis rubra
Plant type Biennial
Other Common Names Texas Plume, Red Texas Star, Red Gilia
Soil texture Sand, Loam, Limestone
Growth behavior Self-sows
Notes
A striking plant with bright red, tubular flowers that hummingbirds can’t get enough of. Hardy and drought tolerant. Technically a biennial, but will sometimes bloom the first year.
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I can collect seeds in late spring upon request.