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Cuphea, Bat-Faced Cuphea 'Georgia Scarlet'

Cupheallavea

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Cuphea llavea by kniphofia
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Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
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Species
llavea (LAH-vay-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Carlsbad, California

El Sobrante, California

Los Angeles, California

Brooksville, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Houston, Texas

Leander, Texas

Streetman, Texas

Waco, Texas

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