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Cuphea llavea Totally Tempted™ (Totally Tempted™ cuphea)

Cuphea llavea Totally Tempted™ Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.provenwinners.com



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Cuphea llavea Totally Tempted™ KOO-fee-ah LAY-vee-ah Common Name: Totally Tempted™ cuphea Genus: Cuphea
Totally Tempted™ cuphea has nonstop, bright red summer flowers that don't need deadheading. It doesn't mind summer heat and has a more compact habit than most cultivars in this species, growing to just a foot tall and a little wider.
 Noteworthy characteristics: C. llavea is native to Mexico. Its showy flowers are said to resemble a bat's face. Attracts hummingbirds.
 Care: Provide full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates some drought.
 Problems: Aphids, thrips, whiteflies.          
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Spring; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals,Suitable as Annual

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