Cuphea, Bat-Faced Cuphea 'Tiny Winnie'

Cupheallavea

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
Species
llavea (LAH-vay-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlsbad, California

Long Beach, California

Satellite Beach, Florida

Topeka, Kansas

Slidell, Louisiana

Water Mill, New York

Kyle, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Watermill, NY | March 2022 | positive

I managed to find one of these last summer for the first time. I love them. I treated them like pets they were so cute. Hummingbirds love...Read More

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Denison, TX | August 2009 | positive

This is a new plant for me (Denison,Tx) and I have it in full sun. It looks great. Seems really hardy so far in this high heat and is r...Read More

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NE, KS (Zone 5b) | September 2006 | positive

Grown as an anual in Kansas. It is a very striking bloom and nice plant that most any companion plant compliments.

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