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

Hardiness:	Hardy
Longevity:	Biennial
Growing Condition:	Dry sun
Season:	Summer
Good For:	Foliage
Good For:	Deer Resistant
Good For:	Long Blooming
Good For:	Cut flower
Good For:	Wildlife Friendly
Flower Colour:	Red
Foliage Colour:	Green
Germination:	Sow thinly and shallowly in late spring or early summer to bloom the following summer. Needs no extra heat.