Ipomopsis rubra / syn. Gilia rubra

(Standing Cypress, Scarlet Gilia, Indian Plume)

Brilliant red flowers on strong vertical stems clothed in needle fine foliage. Ferny basal rosette first year. Second year foms thick spike of tubular flowers at top of unbranched stem. Very showy. Loved by hummingbirds 3-5ft

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Biennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Deer Resistant, Foliage, Long Blooming, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Red

Germination:

Sow thinly and shallowly in late spring or early summer to bloom the following summer. Needs no extra heat.