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Image of the beautiful hummingbird and butterfly attractant, Cuphea
pinetorum or Firecracker Cuphea plant |
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Cuphea pinetorum
(Firecracker Cuphea)
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Family: Lythraceae
Origin: Mexico
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 3'
Blooms: Abundant, beautiful, small, tubular, scarlet
Foliage: Green
Soil: Drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, softwood cuttings, offsets
Uses: Container, accent, xeriscaping
Comments: Cuphea pinetorum or Firecracker Cuphea is a pretty tropical perennial
plant that attracts
many hummingbirds and butterflies. It is an easy to grow herbaceous plant
that does not demand much attention. The bright colored blooms of
Firecracker Cuphea add
color to the xeriscaping landscape. Cuphea pinetorum is also grown
as a
medicinal plant. The Mayans used it as a traditional medicine to cure diarrhea.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
