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Cuphea llavea (Cuphea, Bat Face)

Cuphea, Bat Face

Cuphea llavea

Small mounding perennial native to Mexico that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies easily. Produces a multitude of 1" red tubular flowers with purple throats open at the end with small patterns of a bat (hence the name)


Member of Plants for Texas Program

Flowering Perennial
Massings

Flower Color:

Red

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Height

12 Inches

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Spread

15 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone 8b

Available Sizes:

Item Description
CUP-BAT-01 #001 CUPHEA, BATFACE

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
Medium
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Perennial
Soil pH Preference
Alkaline
Acidic
Water Needs
Low