
Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis Aggregata)
Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata) $9.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 12-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Fall (July-September) • Colors: Bright scarlet red • Flower Size: 1.5-inch tubular clusters ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, rocky or sandy • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary pollinator • Sphinx Moths: Night pollinator • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Bees: Nectar source 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove old growth • Summer: Allow soil to dry between watering • Fall: Leave some seedheads for reseeding • Winter: Protect from excess moisture 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Penstemons Native Grasses Blue Flax Evening Primrose ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Biennial or short-lived perennial • Fragrant foliage • Hummingbird magnet • Self-seeding • Drought tolerant 💚 Find