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    Ipomopsis rubra

    Also Known As

    • Gilia rubra
    • Standing Cypress

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Ipomopsis rubra plant details

    Ipomopsis rubra is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomopsis rubra

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, native plant, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomopsis rubra

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to southern areas. Masses of brilliant red and occasionally yellow tubular flowers on tall stems. The foliage is needle-like. Grow in sandy, well-drained, sweet soil. Listed in an 1894 catalog. Self sows. Biennial often grown as an annual.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Ipomopsis rubra plant

    How to Grow Ipomopsis rubra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Ipomopsis arizonica

    aka Arizona Firecracker

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ipomopsis arizonica form by Stan Shebs
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    Ipomopsis aggregata

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

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ipomopsis aggregata by Panayoti Kelaidis
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