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Cuphea spp
Cigar Plant, False Heather, Mexican Heather
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Cuphea spp |
| Principal Common Name | |
| Common Name(s) | Cigar Plant, False Heather, Mexican Heather |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Cuphea is a small flower plant ranging from 1-4' tall that attract hummingbirds. |
| General Comments | These great little Evergreen compact plants do well as edging for the garden as well as in container gardening. They are a favorite for Hummingbirds. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Mexico, Central America |
| Height Range | 1 - 0 FT |
| Spread Range | 1 - 0 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Medium Green |
| Leaf Texture | |
| Form | Shrub |
| Flower Color | Orange : Pink : Purple : Red : White : Yellow |
| Flower Time | Spring : Summer : Fall |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade |
| Soil Preferences | |
| Watering Preferences | |
| Outstanding Features | Attracts Birds : Flower : Form |
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