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Also known as Red Texas Star and Scarlet Gilia, this herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial readily self-seeds, standing 2 to 5 feet tall and tolerating dry conditions. It is appropriately nicknamed for its erect spikes of red flowers that bloom during the summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds. Standing-Cypress grows best in full sun to partial shade and in dry, sandy or rocky soils.
May Attract
Standing-Cypress is thought to attract these families of birds
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