Cuphea Species, Schumann’s Cuphea
Cupheaschumannii

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
Species: schumannii (shoo-MAHN-ee-eye)

Synonym:Parsonsia schumannii

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting