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Cuphea aff. aequipetala

Also Known As

  • Cuphea aequipetala
  • Mexican Loosestrife

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Cuphea aff. aequipetala plant details

Cuphea aff. aequipetala is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea aff. aequipetala

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, floriferous, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea aff. aequipetala

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen, ground-covering, drought tolerant & such a sweet face! The six-petaled purple flowers are small at one half inch each, but profuse, & do have the characteristic Cuphea “face.” Reportedly, they are particularly popular with bumblebees. We give thanks to Strybing Arboretum for sharing with us this very useful plant. Very rare, but with such a host of good qualities it is sure to find its place amidst the ranks of Cuphea-kind. Forming a weed-suppressing mat of foliage to 2' or more wide, it tends not to root along the stem, but when planted in drifts it does provide good coverage. Best in rich, well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Cuphea aff. aequipetala plant

How to Grow Cuphea aff. aequipetala

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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