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Standing Cypress
Ipomopsis rubra
In the United States:
Native
· also called scarlet gilia, Texas plume
Honeybees forage on standing cypress for nectar and pollen, particularly during its peak summer bloom from June to September in temperate regions. This biennial plant self-seeds in dry, well-drained soils, offering recurring bee support without returning as a perennial. It prefers full sun and is drought-tolerant, but tall spikes may need staking in exposed sites to prevent flopping.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |