Cuphea Species, Cigar Flower
Cuphea lanceolata
| Family: | Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Cuphea silenoides |
| Synonym: | Cuphea zimapani |
Category:
Annuals
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
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Medium Purple
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
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Barbourville, Kentucky
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Austin, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
