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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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    Cuphea nudicostata

    aka Cuphea chiapensis, Cuphea nelsonii, Cuphea sanguinea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cuphea nudicostata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cuphea cyanea

    aka Cuphea cyanea subsp. hirtella, Cuphea cyanea var. hirtella, Cigar Flower, Mexican Heather, Pink Mouse Ears

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cuphea cyanea flower, foliage by Scott Zona
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    Cuphea viscosissima

    aka Tall Violet Cuphea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cuphea viscosissima flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

    aka Strybing Sunset Bat Flower, Strybing Sunset Cigar Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cuphea aff. aequipetala

    aka Cuphea aequipetala, Mexican Loosestrife

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cuphea aff. aequipetala flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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