Ipomopsis aggregata

Also Known As

Cantua aggregata
Gilia aggregata
Gilia aggregata subsp. aggregata
Ipomopsis aggregata subsp. aggregta
Scarlet Gilia
Scarlet Trumpet Flower
Sky Trumpet
Skyrocket

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 6"-9"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Ipomopsis aggregata plant details

Ipomopsis aggregata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomopsis aggregata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomopsis aggregata

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attracts hummingbirds. Long blooming: sun to part shade.

By: Desert Jewels Nursery

Here you go hot & dry gardeners! Extremely showy “Skyrocket” is found growing in the eastern portions of our state. LOVES IT HOT, DRY & INFERTILE. Starting in Spring & peaking in mid-Summer, this hard to find CA native (biennial) sends up numerous erect spikes to 3’ tall, nicely displaying vivid red (rarely pink or white) good-sized flaring trumpet flowers, many to a stalk. Down below on the ground lies the pretty neat & tidy clump of finely divided deep green ferny foliage. An undeniable show stopper, it usually blooms in year one here at the nursery. Dry gardens & containers are best. Hummingbird magnet! Self-sows!