Quick answer: Standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 04 Nov 2026.
Photo: Alice Lounsberry (author, 1872-1949), Ellis Rowan (artist, 1847 - 1922), see English Wikipedia article, Wikimedia Commons (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Dry, sandy or rocky soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Significant hummingbird nectar source |
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I) — native in continental US, listed introduced/invasive in Canada
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Standing cypress
Where is Standing cypress native?
Standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is native to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Standing cypress bloom?
Standing cypress blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Standing cypress need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry. Soil: Dry, sandy or rocky soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam. Mature height: 2-4 ft, up to 6 ft tall.
Is Standing cypress good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Significant hummingbird nectar source.
Is Standing cypress deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Standing cypress is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Standing cypress seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Ipomopsis rubra on any listing.
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Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Standing cypress.
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