garden seeds texas Texas Plume Seeds, Ipomopsis rubra

garden seeds texas Texas Plume Seeds, Ipomopsis rubra(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,

(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.