(36-72" tall) The soaring spikes of Texas Plume reach
up to 6' high, beckoning hummingbirds and butterflies from near and far to savor
their nectar. The brilliant red blooms make a stunning backdrop for shorter
plants in a garden bed or along a fence line. In a meadow, its tall flowers
bloom in early to mid summer, heralding the start of high summer. Each flower
consists of a narrow tube that flares open to a five-petal star. Flowers are
scarlet red, some with speckles of yellow on the inside. Individual plants are
biennial, but they will self-sow to create a permanent planting. Plant this
beauty in full sun and average to dry soil. And don't worry about deer munching
on this native wildflower and ruining the show; it's not on their menu of
favorites. Other names for this plant include Flame Flower, Skyrocket, Standing
Cypress, Red Gilia, and Scarlet Gilia.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC017626 HC017622 (1 Ounce) HC017623 (1/4 Pound) HC017624 (1 Pound) HC017625 (Packet) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Texas Plume (Gilia) |
Botanical Name | Ipomopsis rubra |
Seed Life Cycle | Biennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red |
Bloom Time | Early to mid summer |
Mature Height | 36-72" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Seeds Per Pound | 369,000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 203 |
Seed Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 1,555 sq ft.1 lb covers 6,220 sq ft. 7 lb covers an acre |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Waterwise, Average |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Native, Good For Containers, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships To Canada | Yes |