Ipomopsis rubra (L.) Wherry

Half hardy, erect, unbranched perennial with pinnate leaves with needle-like segments, to 2.5cm in a basal rosette, and scarlet, tubular flowers, to 2.5cm, red and yellow spotted inside, in summer and autumn.  To 2m.  [RHSD, Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1726.  [Don].  ‘In sandy soil, South Carolina to Arkansas, Florida and Texas.’  [Small – Flora of the Southeastern United States p.980/1913].

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.50/1845].

Notes

Published Feb 06, 2009 - 04:06 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:08 PM

More details about Ipomopsis rubra (L.) Wherry
Family Polemoniaceae
Category
Region of origin

Southern USA
Synonyms
  • Cantua coronopifolia Willd.
  • Gilia coronopifolia Pers.
  • Gilia rubra A.Heller
  • Polemonium rubrum L.
Common Name

Standing cypress
Name in the Camden Park Record

Cantua coronopifolia 
Confidence level high