Ipomopsis rubra

Standing cypress is a phlox relative native to the southeastern US. This short-lived perennial or biennial adds vertical accent and brilliant color to the summer garden. Panicles of scarlet-red tubular flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Best grown en masse in full sun. Can grow to over 6 feet tall on moist, fertile soil. Will grow and bloom on dry soil, but will only reach half its full height.

Zones: 6 to 9
Family: Polemoniaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 60 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Dry to medium
Bloom Time: June to August
Bloom Color: Red
Native Range: Southeastern United States west to Texas

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (blooms) Ali McEnhill at The Old Dairy Nursery
• Image 2 (foliage) Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons