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
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring in well-draining soil. Excellent for rock gardens and xeric landscapes.