Gilia Red Standing Cypress Seeds (Ipomopsis rubra) Spiky red blooms on tall stems attract hummingbirds. Native wildflower perfect for prairie-style and pollinator gardens.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

A Tower of Red Blooms That Hummingbirds Can’t Resist

Turn your garden into a hummingbird haven with Gilia Red Standing Cypress, a striking native wildflower known for its tall, elegant spires of scarlet-red, tubular blooms. These vivid flowers rise above feathery green foliage, creating a vertical burst of color that adds bold height and motion to any landscape.

A favorite in prairie-style gardens and wildflower meadows, this low-maintenance beauty thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s especially valuable for pollinator plantings, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees throughout summer.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

🌺 Vibrant Red Blooms That Light Up the Garden
🧲 Magnet for Hummingbirds and Butterflies
🌾 Tall and Graceful Wildflower for Vertical Interest
🦋 Supports Native Pollinators and Biodiversity
🌞 Drought-Tolerant Once Established

🏡 Perfect For:

• Native wildflower or prairie-style gardens

• Pollinator borders and hummingbird habitats

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized plantings

• Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes

• Cutting gardens for vertical floral elements

🌱 Planting and Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Ipomopsis rubra

• Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial

• Height: 3 to 6 feet

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

• Germination: 14 to 21 days

• Zones: USDA 6 to 10

🌼 Growing Tips:

• Best direct-sown in fall or early spring

• Thrives with minimal watering once established

• Deadhead to encourage additional blooms

• Avoid overly rich soil to prevent flopping

• Allow to self-seed for naturalized beauty in following seasons

Gilia Red Standing Cypress brings vertical drama, native charm, and a flurry of hummingbird activity to any sunny garden. Let it rise above your borders or blend into your wildflower meadows for a touch of wild elegance.