Ipomopsis rubra
standing-cypress, texas plume, red texas star, red gilia
Family
Polemoniaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate, basal (rosulate)
Leaf Attachment
subsessile
Leaf Type
pinnate
Leaf Shape
filiform
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
orange, red, yellow
Flower Petals
fused
Flower Month
May - September
Height (meters)
2.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
biennial
Animal Use
Standing cypress attracts hummingbirds.
Habitat
Dry, sandy or rocky fields; open woods. Sandhills and riverbanks. Well-drained sand, loam, or limestone.