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.