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Scarlet Gilia

Ipomopsis aggregata

The Scarlet Gilia is a beautiful red flower that blooms in the summer. It attracts hummingbirds with its bright color and sweet nectar, making it a favorite in nature!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Scarlet Gilia has vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically brilliant scarlet or orange-red, clustered atop a tall, slender stem. Its finely divided, fern-like leaves distinguish it from other red wildflowers in rocky areas.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusIpomopsis
Scarlet Gilia
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Scarlet Gilia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Its long, tube-shaped flowers perfectly fit a hummingbird's beak like a straw!

Some Scarlet Gilia flowers open at dusk to attract night-flying hawk moths!

The tiny seeds of this plant can lie dormant in the soil for a very long time!

This plant often acts like a biennial, living two years before dying after seeding.

Special abilities

Ability

Hummingbird Beacon

Scarlet Gilia's bright red, tubular flowers act as a perfect target, drawing hummingbirds to nectar.

Ability

High-Altitude Thrive

Scarlet Gilia can survive and flourish in dry, rocky, high-altitude environments where many plants struggle.

Ability

Night Moth Whisperer

Some varieties open flowers at dusk, attracting hawk moths with their unique evening scent for pollination.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Red GiliaSkyrocket Gilia

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look at flowers from a distance and don't pick them, so they can keep growing!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Scarlet Gilia?

30-90 cm

How wide does Scarlet Gilia spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Scarlet Gilia?

2-4 cm

When does Scarlet Gilia bloom?

Late spring to early fall

Is Scarlet Gilia edible?

No

Is Scarlet Gilia toxic?

None

What is Scarlet Gilia's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Scarlet Gilia pollinated?

Bird

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