• Red standing cypress flowers with a black butterfly among lush green foliage
  • A hummingbird feeding on red standing cypress blooms against a soft green background
  • Tall red standing cypress flowers scattered among yellow wildflowers in a sunny field
  • Bright red standing cypress blooms up close with a soft blurred teal background
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Standing Cypress Seeds

Hummingbirds can't get enough of these scarlet trumpet-shaped blooms

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ipomopsis rubra

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 72 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Rosette

COLOR

  • Red

Standing Cypress, also known as scarlet gilia, Texas plume, flame flower and Indian spur is a native North American flowering plant in the phlox family. With bright red upturned flowers this is a favorite for hummingbirds!

  • Easy to Grow and Great for Pollinators!
  • Excellent for Attracting Hummingbirds
  • Blooms Summer

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 15 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 700 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 24,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 72,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Cypress Planting Guide to learn more.

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Standing Cypress Seeds

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Standing Cypress Seeds FAQs

What is Standing Cypress also known as?

Standing Cypress is also known as Texas Plume, Flame Flower, and Indian Spur.

Is Standing Cypress resistant to animals or disease?

Standing Cypress is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Standing Cypress?

Standing Cypress is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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