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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!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    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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    Cuphea nudicostata

    aka Cuphea chiapensis, Cuphea nelsonii, Cuphea sanguinea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
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    Cuphea cyanea

    aka Cuphea cyanea subsp. hirtella, Cuphea cyanea var. hirtella, Cigar Flower, Mexican Heather, Pink Mouse Ears

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

    aka Strybing Sunset Bat Flower, Strybing Sunset Cigar Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Cuphea aff. aequipetala

    aka Cuphea aequipetala, Mexican Loosestrife

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cuphea aff. aequipetala flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cuphea nudicostata 'Wine Red'

    aka Cuphea nelsonii 'Wine Red'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cuphea nudicostata 'Wine Red' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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