Wild Flower Seed: Standing Cypress(Ipomopsis rubra)

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Standing Cypress

Ipomopsis rubra


About Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra)
Height:	Up to 6 ft.
Flower Color:	Red
Plant Type:	Perennial in warm areas. Grown as annual in colder regions.
Flower Type:	Spike of lipped tubular flowers
Bloom Time:	Early and mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	No
Is this wildflower medicinal?	No


What is Standing Cypress's native range?
	Indigenous To:	Southeastern US and east to Kansas.
Where Standing Cypress is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	All regions, best in warmer areas
	Zones:	6-10
	States:
How to grow Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable
	Sun/Shade:	Needs full sun.
	Moisture Requirements:	Average moisture, well-drained.
	Instructions:	Standing Cypress grows easily from seed, but because of its height, it should be planted at the back of the meadow. A great wildflower to attract hummingbirds. Watch to see how the species grows in your area, since it sometimes performs as a perennial, biennial, or even an annual, depending on cultural conditions.