Scarlet Gilia

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Ipomopsis aggregata is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family, Polemoniaceae. Its common names include scarlet gilia, scarlet trumpet, and skyrocket. It is native to western North America, growing mainly in the central to western regions and ranging from as far north as British Columbia to Mexico. It has characteristic red, trumpet-shaped flowers and basal leaves stemming from a single erect stem. There are many subspecies.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Red

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment. ( Plants of the Southwest 1984).

Natural setting

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Bristlecone Pine Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Spotted Straw Sun Moth

Heliothis phloxiphaga

Alternative names

Common names:

Skyrocket Gilia, Scarlet Trumpet, Skyrocket

Sources

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