Cuphea schumannii - Schumann's cuphea
Family Lythraceae
Description:
About two hundred and fifty species of Cuphea are native to North America and South America, including the Caribbean. This species is native to Mexico. It serves as a tall groundcover in the garden. The flower is an orange tube with two lavender petals.
Location:
See these plants on the west side of building 2.
Size:
Herbaceous plant with sprawling stems to two to three feet tall.
Care Instructions:
Light: full sun
Water: drought tolerant when established
Soil: well-drained, otherwise very adaptable, no special requirements
This is an uncommon plant in Florida gardens. It appears to be fairly drought tolerant and has demonstrated cold hardiness to the mid-20's F. It blooms throughout its growing season.