The soaring spikes of Texas Plume reach up to 6' high, beckoning hummingbirds and butterflies from near and far to savor their nectar. The brilliant red blooms make a stunning backdrop for shorter plants in a garden bed or along a fence line. In a meadow, its tall flowers bloom in early to mid summer, heralding the start of high summer. Each flower consists of a narrow tube that flares open to a five-petal star. Flowers are scarlet red, some with speckles of yellow on the inside. Individual plants are biennial, but they will self-sow to create a permanent planting. Plant this beauty in full sun and average to dry soil. And don't worry about deer munching on this native wildflower and ruining the show; it's not on their menu of favorites. Other names for this plant include Flame Flower, Skyrocket, Standing Cypress, Red Gilia, and Scarlet Gilia.
