| Description | A tropical sub-shrub grown as an annual in colder climates. Not a true Heather. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates dry conditions once eastablished |
| Soil & Site | average, dry |
| Temperature | tolerates heat |
| Flowers | lavender, white, rose |
| Leaves | downy, green |
| Dimensions | 9-10 by 9-10 inches (HS) |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Mexico, Guatemala |
| Author's Notes | I have grown this Cuphea a couple of times. In full sun it bloomed the entire summer (zone #5) |
| Notes & Reference | #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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