Standing Cypress – Ipomopsis rubra 100 Seeds | Native Biennial | Brilliant Red Spikes | Hummingbird Favorite
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Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra), also known as Texas Plume or Scarlet Gilia, is a striking native wildflower that produces tall spires covered in brilliant red, tubular blooms. Flowering from early to late summer, the vivid blossoms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators in abundance.
In its first year, the plant forms a low rosette of finely cut, fern-like foliage. In its second year, it sends up dramatic flower spikes reaching 3–6 feet tall, creating a bold vertical accent in gardens and naturalized landscapes.
This drought-tolerant biennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, especially sandy or rocky sites. It is ideal for prairie plantings, native gardens, wildflower meadows, and xeriscaping.
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✔️ 100 Standing Cypress seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Ipomopsis rubra
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Non-GMO
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🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Standing Cypress, Texas Plume
Botanical Name: Ipomopsis rubra
Plant Type: Biennial (may self-seed)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 3–6 feet
Spread: 12–18 inches
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Bright red
Drought Tolerance: High once established
💡 Excellent for hummingbird gardens, prairie restoration, native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and drought-tolerant landscapes.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Cold stratification improves germination.
Stratify: Cold moist stratify seeds for 30 days at 35–40°F.
Sow: Surface sow or lightly press into soil (requires light to germinate).
Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings establish.
Germination typically occurs within 14–28 days after stratification.
Fall sowing outdoors is also effective for natural winter stratification.
Standing Cypress – Ipomopsis rubra 100 Seeds | Native Biennial | Brilliant Red Spikes | Hummingbird Favorite
$9.99