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This perennial herb is also known as Scarlet Gilia and Skunkflower. It can grow to 5 feet tall, with low-growing, fern-like leaves and trumpet flowers that range from white, pink, and brilliant orange-red. Though beautiful and eye-catching, this plant gives off a slightly skunky smell, which explains one of its nicknames. Scarlet Skyrocket grows best in partial shade, and in dry, sandy and loamy soils.
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Scarlet Skyrocket is thought to attract these families of birds
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