Cuphea glutinosa
Also Known As
- Mexican Heather
- Sticky Waxweed
Plant type
groundcover
size
- H: 8"
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Cuphea glutinosa plant details
Cuphea glutinosa is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea glutinosa
- Plant type: groundcover
- Plant family: lythraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: mounding, red stems
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea glutinosa
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Gardening facts about Cuphea glutinosa plant
How to Grow Cuphea glutinosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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