Standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra), a native wildflower and hummingbird magnet, makes a colorful addition to a sunny pollinator garden, perennial border, cottage garden or native plant garden. Indigenous to the Southeastern United States, standing cypress is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. What is a Red Texas Star Flower? Also known as scarlet gilia, red Texas star, and Texas plume, the biennial or short-lived perennial, grows in an erect, unbranched stalk from 2 to 6 feet (.61 to 1.2 m.) tall. In mid-summer, each stem is topped with red, tubular flowers that flare outward with star-shaped tips and red and yellow inside. Blooming from the top downward, red Texas star makes a showy statement, especially when massed. The bright, nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds. Plant standing cypress near other hummingbird attracting plants such as: Monarda Indian Pink Agastache Salvia Beard Tongue Coneflower Phlox Growing Red Standing Cypress Standing cypress is […]
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