Meet Standing Cypress

Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra)

Say hello to Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra), a showstopper in Oklahoma’s wildflower meadows... and our pollinator gardens! With its striking spikes of fiery red, tubular flowers, this native beauty is a hummingbird magnet and a beacon for pollinators.

Why We Love It:

• Hummingbird Haven: Its vivid blooms provide essential nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

• Long Bloom Season: Flowers from mid-summer through fall, offering months of color and habitat support.

• Low Maintenance: Thrives in sunny, well-drained soils — perfect for Oklahoma gardens!

Invite native Oklahoma wildflowers like Standing Cypress into your garden and watch it light up your landscape and the lives of our pollinators!