I grew these from seed, and while they were beautiful plants that grew nicely to a height of about 16in. they lasted quite a short time in my Florida winter/spring garden. They were protected from the few cold nights we had and bloomed from February through about the end of April when they began to peter out, and completely disappeared by mid-May. I was also disappointed that they didn't seem to be attractive to hummingbirds or butterflies in my garden. Other Cuphea I've grown were great pollinator attractors.

Reply to this comment