Standing Cypress
Standing Cypress
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Ipomopsis rubra
Ipomopsis rubra
Standing Cypress
Eastern & central U.S.
3
–
6 feet
3
–
6 inches
Central Texas
Texas
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Partial shade. An upright, unbranched biennial with fernlike leaves and tall spires of red tube flowers in early summer during its second year of growth (the first year, it forms a simple rosette). It tolerates dry gravelly sites and a variety of soil types.
Maintenance
Flower stalks can be pruned after blooming to begin a new cycle.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
3-6' H, 3-6" W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Orange, Red, Yellow
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Lupinus texensis, L.subcarnosus, L.havardii
Coreopsis spp.
Gaillardia pulchella
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