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Cuphea llavea

Family Lythraceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 25 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Cuphea llavea (flamenco batface cuphea) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and medium red flowers during early spring to late winter. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour, medium in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, hanging basket and tropical.
Special Characteristics This broadleaf evergreen attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Cuphea llavea tolerates drought.