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Cuphea schumannii
Schumann’s Cuphea, Orange Cuphea
Origin: Native to Mexico.
| Family |
| Lythraceae |
| Genus |
| Cuphea |
| Species |
| schumannii |
| Category |
| Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Parsonsia schumannii |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9a - 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-6.6) - (- 1.7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 - 35 |
| Height |
| 45-60 cm |
| Spread |
| 60-90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
| Landscape |
| Groundcovers, container plants, and houseplants. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows well in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| A rounded shape with dense branches. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Flower Description |
| Showy, 1 - 2.5 cm long, deep orange tubular flowers with lavender upper petals. |
| Texture Description |
| The flowers attract hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| From softwood cuttings. |
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