Kingdom Plantae Family Polemoniaceae Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Ipomopsis | |
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Similar Ipomopsis, Ipomopsis aggregata, Gilia, Rock Centaury, Eriogonum longifolium | ||
Ipomopsis rubra is a flowering plant of the phlox family native to North America from the state of Texas to the province of Ontario, commonly known as standing cypress, scarlet gilia, Texas plume, flame flower, and indian spur. This classification is synonymous with Gilia rubra. This flower is noteworthy for its bright, upturned flowers.
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Identification
Ipomosis rubra has very short, filament leaves attached to long stems, upwards of five feet long in some cases. Ipomosis rubra flowers are about an inch long with a number of small stamen inside. The tubular flowers grow in spears and all point upwards. The flowers have small yellow dots inside, and have five lobed petals. Ipomosis rubra also has a very long taproot to survive droughts.
Uses
This flower has found use in gardens as a hummingbird attractant for its hardy qualities and self-seeding nature. Ipomosis rubra is also attractive for low water requirements.
