Cuphea - Lavender Lace
The Cuphea Lavender Lace, 'Cuphea rosea', is a Proven Selections plant that is used in combos and containers. Lavender Lace can be used as a landscape or ornamental plant. They produce masses of purple flowers from spring through fall. Summers heat will not stop these unique flowers. In warm climates it is an ever blooming perennial. The stems become slightly woody, arching and weather tough conditions. Place them in well drained soil and then look for Hummingbirds as they begin to flower. Pinching in early summer will promote branching
For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Plant Facts
| Family | Cuphea rosea |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 10 - 12 inches |
| Mature Spread | 10 - 12 inches |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 3-11 |
| Moisture | Widely Adaptable |
| Mature Form | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Partial Sun |
| Flower Color | Purple |
Quick Overview
AN2250, AN2251, AN2252, Cuphea rosea, lavender lace, lavendar lace, cuphea, cophea, cuphia, heat tolerant, landscape or ornamental plant, containers, attract hummingbirds, purple flowers
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