David Verity cuphea
Cuphea 'David Verity'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall1.5 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Reddish-orange tipped with yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'David Verity' cuphea (Cuphea 'David Verity') is a shrub for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. The reddish-orange flowers are tipped with yellow. They appear in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Lion's tail, Snapdragon, and Lemongrass.