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Ipomopsis rubra

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The herbaceous perennial Ipomopsis rubra (standing cypress) bears showy blossoms during early summer to late summer.
Typical Uses Annual.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Ipomopsis rubra .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Ipomopsis rubra (standing cypress) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.