Scarlet Gilia, Skyrocket
Scientific Name: Ipomopsis aggregata (Pursh) V. Grant
Synonym: Cantua aggregata, Gilia aggregata
Family: Polemoniaceae
Gilia aggregata, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 60.
Sunset®: All zones
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Western USA, east of the Rocky Mountains, widely spread and common, in lightly wooded areas at middle elevations
Growth Habits: Annual or biennial, basal rosettes, stems up to 30 inches tall (75 cm); finely divided leaves
Watering Needs: Little to no water in the dry season
Propagation: Seeds
The genus name is a botanical derivation meaning "similar to Ipomoea", probably comparing the plant to Ipomoea quamoclit.
Blooming Habits:
Clusters of salmons to red/orange to scarlet flowers, about 1 inch long (2.5 cm), in summer
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