Formerly Gilia aggregata. Also called Skyrocket. Biennial or shortlived native perennial with showy brilliant red, or occasionally pink tubular flowers, blooming May to September. Occurs on well-drained sandy or rocky deserts and subalpine meadows; up to 11,500 ft. Browsed by deer and elk prior to flowering. Pollinated by native bees, flies, moths and hummingbirds.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Polemoniaceae

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: 

Mature Height: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Color: Red

Bloom Period: August - October

Annual Precipitation: 17 in.

Drought Tolerance: 

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

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SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

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SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 357,000

Seeding Rate: 6-8 PLS lbs/acre

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