Cuphea Species, Schumann’s Cuphea
Cuphea schumannii
| Family: | Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | schumannii (shoo-MAHN-ee-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Parsonsia schumannii |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Zephyrhills, Florida
Hebron, Kentucky
Lincoln, Nebraska
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 18, 2009, SusanLouise from Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) wrote: A lovely tropical plant that grows wonderfully in a pot. I plan on overwintering ours along with taking some cuttings for more plants next Spring. I can't wait for the hummingbirds to use this plant during it's migration southbound which should be starting here within the next week or two. the blooms are a beauticul combination of a medium orange/deep coral color with lavender lips at the tips! |
