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Cuphea viscosissima

Also Known As

  • Tall Violet Cuphea

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Cuphea viscosissima plant details

Cuphea viscosissima is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea viscosissima

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea viscosissima

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hailing from Mexico, this species has large (for a Cuphea), purple “batface” flowers borne en masse on upright stems to 3’! This rare species acts like an annual in colder zones, germinating with warm weather in the garden beds. Superb color for the Summer garden, & hummingbirds adore it, of course. Most parts of the plant are sticky, as the species name suggests. Rich soil is best, with average water, but maybe a little more if grown in full sun. SUPER easy to grow, very rewarding! Reseeds!

Gardening facts about Cuphea viscosissima plant

How to Grow Cuphea viscosissima

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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