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    Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641

    Also Known As

    • Ballistic Firecracker Plant
    • Cigar Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641 plant details

    Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 IN wide, 10 IN tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A great little Cuphea from Plant Haven, this cheery little plant displays reddish purple tubular flowers with dark violet "ears" and "whiskers". Forms a compact plant about 10" tall and 15" wide in a season. Blooms non stop!

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641 plant

    How to Grow Cuphea 'Ballistic' PP20641

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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