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Cuphea Species, Bat-Faced Cuphea, Waxweed

Cupheaprocumbens

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Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)
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Species
procumbens (pro-KUM-benz)
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Synonym
Parsonia procumbens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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