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Scarlet Gilia

Ipomopsis aggregata, Polemoniaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common WheatTriticum aestivum
Pollinator Sharing
Indian RicegrassAchnatherum hymenoides
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wholeleaf Indian PaintbrushCastilleja integra
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican Feather GrassNassella tenuissima

Mexican feather grass can become invasive, forming dense stands that crowd out native wildflowers like scarlet gilia

Purple Three-AwnAristida purpurea

Purple three-awn forms dense, competitive stands that can exclude wildflowers through intense root competition

Uses

Functions

Hummingbird Support

Common Questions

What zones does Scarlet Gilia grow in?

Scarlet Gilia grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Scarlet Gilia?

Good companions for Scarlet Gilia include Common Wheat, Indian Ricegrass, Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush.

Design guilds with Scarlet Gilia and see companion relationships visually.

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