Standing Cypress
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Ipomopsis rubra
Also known as Standing Cypress, Texas Plume, Red Texas Star, Red Gilia
Ipomopsis rubra, a member of the phlox family, is a plant that grows as an erect biennial or short-lived perennial. It is mainly found in the southeastern U.S. The plant has narrow, unbranched stems with leaves that grow up to 2-6 feet tall. In the summer, the plant produces narrow, spike-like panicles of red tubular flowers. Each flower has a thin corolla tube that flares at the end to form a five-lobed star. The flowers are scarlet red on the outside and yellow dotted with red on the inside. The plant has delicate, feathery, pinnate leaves with thread-like segments. It is known by many regional names, including standing cypress, scarlet gilia, red gilia, Texas plume, flame flower, Indian plume, and Spanish larkspur. It is sometimes sold as Gilia rubra.
The plant proliferates in dry to medium, well-drained soil and requires full sun, although it can tolerate some light shade. If optimal growing conditions are met, it will self-seed freely. If planted from seed, it will not bloom until the second year, but it will continue to be in the garden for many years through self-seeding, similar to hollyhocks and foxgloves.
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Height: 2’-5’
Spread 1.5’-2’
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southeastern United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
