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Scientific
Name:
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Cuphea aequipetala
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Common Name:
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Mexican Loosestrife
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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sun or shade, taller
and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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2' X 24-36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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petite lilac and green
tubular blossoms with deep purple petals spring through
late fall
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Zone
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zones 8-11
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] easy
to grow groundcover which produces masses of unique hummingbird
attracting blooms; nice as an accent in mixed containers
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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