Ipomopsis aggregata (Scarlet Gilia) Size:3.5" NO Flowers in late spring

Flowers in late spring

Plant Description: If you like flavorful fruit

By Lorene Edwards Forkner

Great for breaking up hard clay soils to improve drainage

Sambucus racemosa provides food and cover for birds and is also attractive to pollinators

Ipomopsis aggregata (Scarlet Gilia) Size:3.5" NO Flowers in late springPlant Description: A fairly common wildflower native to much of North America, including the Willamette Valley. A showy, short lived perennial wildflower with multi stems and bright red, tubular flowers enjoyed by pollinators and hummingbirds. Height: up to 3 ft Width: 1 2 ft Watering needs: regular, drought tolerant once established Sun needs: Full sun part shade Soil needs: dry, sandy Bloom Time: Summer fall Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat