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Cuphea llavea 'Tiny Winnie'

 
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Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh) (Info)
Species: llavea (LAH-vay-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Tiny Winnie

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Herbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive gailmac On Aug 19, 2009, gailmac from Denison, TX wrote:

This is a new plant for me (Denison,Tx) and I have it in full sun. It looks great. Seems really hardy so far in this high heat and is really growing.

Positive AuntB On Sep 15, 2006, AuntB from NE, KS (Zone 5b) wrote:

Grown as an anual in Kansas. It is a very striking bloom and nice plant that most any companion plant compliments.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Satellite Beach, Florida
Topeka, Kansas
Kyle, Texas



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