Standing Cypress

Standing Cypress, Ipomopsis rubra

Standing Cypress, also known as Texas plume, red Texas star, flame flower, Indian plume, Spanish larkspur, and red gilia, is a stiff, unbranched biennial that can reach up to 1.3 m (4 ft) in height. Although native to the southeastern portions of the United States, it has been reported as far north as Canada. It blooms from June to August in dry, sandy, or rocky soils. The showy red flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.