Many-flower Standing-cypress
Ipomopsis multiflora
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Many-flower Standing-cypress (Ipomopsis multiflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, NM
Pollinators
hummingbirds
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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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Many-flower Standing-cypress need?
- Many-flower Standing-cypress grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Many-flower Standing-cypress bloom?
- Many-flower Standing-cypress blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Many-flower Standing-cypress native?
- Many-flower Standing-cypress (Ipomopsis multiflora) is native to AZ, CO, NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Many-flower Standing-cypress attract?
- Many-flower Standing-cypress draws hummingbirds.
- Is Many-flower Standing-cypress HOA-friendly?
- Many-flower Standing-cypress takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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