Slendertube Skyrocket
Ipomopsis tenuituba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 4 more states
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Slendertube skyrocket is a delicate annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, or white during late spring and summer. This compact native reaches up to 2 feet tall with fine, narrow foliage and requires minimal water once established. It works well in rock gardens, naturalized areas, or mixed with other drought-tolerant perennials.
In an HOA neighborhood
Slendertube Skyrocket 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.
- Annual lifespan means plants die each year
- May look sparse or weedy without dense planting
- Wildflower appearance conflicts with formal landscaping expectations
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and also provide nectar for native bees. As an annual, it offers seasonal wildlife value during its blooming period from May through July.
Common questions
- How much sun does Slendertube Skyrocket need?
- Slendertube Skyrocket grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Slendertube Skyrocket bloom?
- Slendertube Skyrocket blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Slendertube Skyrocket native?
- Slendertube Skyrocket (Ipomopsis tenuituba) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Slendertube Skyrocket attract?
- Slendertube Skyrocket draws hummingbirds and bees.
- Is Slendertube Skyrocket HOA-friendly?
- Slendertube Skyrocket 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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