Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lythraceae

Genus:

Cuphea

Species:

Cuphea empetrifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, magenta

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes