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Cuphea Species, Schumann’s Cuphea

Cupheaschumannii

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Family

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)

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Species

schumannii (shoo-MAHN-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Parsonsia schumannii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Red-Orange

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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SusanLouise

Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | August 2009 | positive

A lovely tropical plant that grows wonderfully in a pot. I plan on overwintering ours along with taking some cuttings for more plants nex...Read More

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