Cuphea, Bat-Faced Cuphea
Cupheallavea 'Georgia Scarlet'

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
Species: llavea (LAH-vay-uh)
Cultivar: Georgia Scarlet

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting