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Ipomopsis arizonica

Also Known As

  • Arizona Firecracker

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

Ipomopsis arizonica plant details

Ipomopsis arizonica is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomopsis arizonica

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomopsis arizonica

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ipomopsis arizonica plant

How to Grow Ipomopsis arizonica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

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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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Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Ipomopsis rubra foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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