- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 10-12 Inches
- Width 16-18 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Perfect for fairy gardens!
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
Lavender Lace Cuphea hyssopifolia is that tropical accent to make the summer complete. With its green glossy foliage and small trumpet, blooms Cuphea softens the edge of a landscape or a container. Its flowers bloom from spring into summer. It is short in stature, measuring 12 inches in height. Also known as Mexican Heather, Lavender Lace Cuphea has a spread of 16 to 18 inches and grows in a mounding habit.
Cuphea is easy going and is a beautiful addition to any garden. It’s purple blooms attract hummingbirds. Spent blooms are dust in the wind, so no deadheading is required. Native to parts of Mexico and Guatemala, Cuphea stands up to the heat and drought. When planted in a container, this plant does an excellent job as a filler. Design and plant Cuphea along walkways and borders to make a grand entrance. Use large colorful containers around a pool or patio to create a lush tropical feel. This plant is also a surprising addition to an enchanted fairy garden.
Lavender Lace Cuphea Care
The care is very minimal. Cuphea loves at least 6 hours of sun daily. It has medium water requirements and it needs average, well-draining soil. No trimming is needed. If in a container, add an application of slow-release fertilizer once per season. If planted in the landscape add an annual application of fertilizer or compost to keep it vigorous. Typically this plant is not bothered by pests or insects. Browning leaves are an indication to water deeply and more frequently.
Cuphea is a tropical shrub to zones 9 to 11, but it is an annual in zones 8 and below. This plant does not tolerate frost and typically does not do well overwintering in more temperate zones.
Lavender Lace Cuphea Spacing
When planting in the landscape or containers, space Cuphea 16 to 18 inches apart. Use at least a 14-inch pot when planting it in a container.
Lavender Lace Cuphea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Lavender |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 10-12 Inches |
| Spread: 16-18 Inches |
| Spacing: 16-18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Lavender Lace'. |
| Common Name: Lavender Lace Cuphea |
| Other Name(s): Firecracker plant, cigar flower, Mexican cigar plant, Mexican heather, Hawaiian heather, bat flower, bunny ears, false heather, elfin herb |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- CUPLLP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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