Cuphea 'Bat Face'

Description
Botanical Name: 
Cuphea llavea

Cuphea 'Bat Face'
Native to Mexico, Central America. Leaves are green, lanceolate, 3" long. The black to purple lobes of the red flowers resemble the face of a bat. Needs moderate water in the desert southwest and is evergreen above 25 degrees. Great color all summer into autumn. Cut back in early spring for new season growth.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: 
Perennial
Flower: 
Red with black to purple lobes, 1 1/2" long
Mature Size: 
2' - 3' x 3'
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure: 
Full sun, part shade
Spacing: 
1 1/2'
Planting Time: 
Any season
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Comments

Attracts hummingbirds.