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    Cuphea nudicostata

    Also Known As

    • Cuphea chiapensis
    • Cuphea nelsonii
    • Cuphea sanguinea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Cuphea nudicostata plant details

    Cuphea nudicostata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea nudicostata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea nudicostata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cuphea nudicostata plant

    How to Grow Cuphea nudicostata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Width: 18"-24"

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    Zones

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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