Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is a biennial or short-lived perennial forb native to Southern and Central US states (such as Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma) that can thrive in USDA Zones 5–9. Reaching a mature height of 2–6 feet with a tall, rigidly erect, unbranched-stemmed growth habit, it features fine, feathery, fern-like green foliage and produces massive, dense spikes of tubular, trumpet-shaped bright scarlet-red flowers. It thrives in dry, sandy or rocky soils, open woods, and roadsides in full sun and is ideal for dryland highway restoration, wildlife gardens, and hummingbird conservation.
Native biennial with showy red tubular flowers marked with interior yellowish spots, blooming May to September. Occurs along riverbanks and open sandy areas; moderate drought tolerance. Use in hummingbird gardens and wildflower mixtures.
Species Attributes
Seeds Per lb
Growing Region
Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West
Native
Southeast
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Biennial
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade
Precipitation Requirements
Medium
Mature Height
1-4 ft
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Red
Bunch/Sod
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