Incarvillea semiretschenskia

Incarvillea semiretschenskia is a rare perennial flower endemic to dry, rocky hillsides in Kazakhstan, placed on the IUCN Red List in 1997.

The plant has numerous wiry upright stems growing to a height of 45 cm from a sub-shrub base.

The fruits are 5 cm long and feature six very wavy wings.

Unlike other species of the genus, it has winged capsules and septifragal dehiscence.

[4] The plant demands well drained dry soil in a warm position exposed to full sun; it is hardy to -15 °C.