Starfire Pink cuphea
Cuphea 'Starfire Pink'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Starfire Pink' cuphea (Cuphea 'Starfire Pink') is a shrub for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It stays evergreen and handles dry spells well. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Deer rarely make it their first choice. You can plant it where you want steady color and pollinator traffic.