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Scientific
Name:
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Cuphea llavea
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Common Name:
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Bat faced Cuphea
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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mounding, evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun to partial shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24" X 24-36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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vibrant red & purple tubular flowers
with upward facing red petals resemble the face of a bat,
hence the common name
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Zone
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zones 8-11
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Description,
Notes
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attracts hummingbirds; great in 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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