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Cuphea llavea (Bat-faced Cuphea)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000997

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Lythraceae Genus: Cuphea Species: Cuphea llavea

Common Names add False heather edit | delete Bat-faced Cuphea edit | delete Batfaced cuphea edit | delete Red Cuphea edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Drought Tolerant Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit July   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Clay / Heavy   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red   Wildlife Value edit Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Drought tolerant after established edit | delete Tolerates extreme heat edit | delete Seeds are tiny things found at the base of the spent flower edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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