Cuphea (Cuphea spp.)
Cuphea Plant Features
Talk about summer color! Cuphea produces fiery hot blooms all summer long. This Mexican native works well as a bedding plant or in mixed containers with annual bloomers. Throughout most of the country, cuphea is grown as an annual, but in frost-free regions it is perennial in nature. Cuphea forms a busy mound layered with nectar-rich flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant offers excellent heat and drought tolerance, making it a wonderful choice for first-time gardeners.
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Cuphea loves hot, sunny conditions and well-drained soil. In fact, cuphea will rot if it stays wet too long so don't force it to grow in mucky soil. The plants will tolerate light shade, but won't flower as well and may grow a bit tall and lanky. In the North, you can move potted cuphea indoors in the fall and grow it in a sunny window as a houseplant.
Cuphea is not intended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Sun
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Colors
Orange
Red
Yellow
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Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Attracts hummingbirds
Super-easy to grow
Complement your Plant
Cosmos
Sun-loving Cosmos makes a good partner for Cuphea.Marigold
The bright colors of Marigold pair perfectly with the equally bold blooms of Cuphea.
