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Standing Cypress

Ipomopsis rubra

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

The stiff, unbranched, 2-4 ft. stem of this sparsely leaved biennial can reach 6 ft. Showy, red, tubular flowers, widely flaring at the rim, are marked with orange or yellowish spots inside. Flowers are arranged in a thick spike, opening from the tip of the stem downward.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

Notes:

An excellent variety to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Drought tolerant once it becomes established.

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Ipomopsis

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PublishedJune 21, 2013

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