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Cuphea lanceolata (Cigar Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001753



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Cuphea
Species: Cuphea lanceolata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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featherphobia (181) wrote on Jun 04 2011
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Like all cupheas this one will bloom allsummer. It winters over in Louisiana with some mulching.

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