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    Cuphea x purpurea

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Cuphea x purpurea plant details

    Cuphea x purpurea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cuphea x purpurea

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cuphea x purpurea

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This annual blooms all summer with purple tubular flowers. Best in full sun.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cuphea x purpurea plant

    How to Grow Cuphea x purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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