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Many-flower Standing-cypress

Ipomopsis multiflora

Last reviewed: June 2026

Many-flower Standing-cypress (Ipomopsis multiflora)
Photo: Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CO, NM

Pollinators

hummingbirds

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Many-flower standing-cypress is a compact native perennial that produces clusters of small, tubular flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant wildflower grows in an upright form and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Many-flower Standing-cypress takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Has wildflower appearance that may look too informal for front yards
  • Unknown leaf retention could mean untidy dormant season
  • May be perceived as weedy by conservative HOAs

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers are specifically adapted to attract hummingbirds, making this an excellent choice for bird-friendly gardens.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Does Many-flower Standing-cypress fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.