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Cuphea, Cigar Bush, Cigar Plant 'Susan's Little Gem'

Cupheavaria

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Family

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh)

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Species

varia (VAR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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aprilwillis

Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Charming little plant, does well in pots and always in bloom.

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