Cuphea nudicostata | Accepted |
Cuphea nelsonii | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |