bat-faced cuphea
Cuphea purpurea
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Rose-red to pink-violet
Garden uses
Notes
Bat-faced cuphea (Cuphea purpurea) is a shrub for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it bears rose-red to pink-violet flowers.
Pairs well with Purslane, Burning bush, and Tuberose.
Native range
Mexico.