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Cuphea llavea, Cuphea barbigera, Cigar Plant, Bat Head, Bat Face, St Peter Plant

Cuphea llavea, Cuphea barbigera

Cigar Plant, Bat Head, Bat Face, St Peter Plant
Family: Lythraceae
USDA Zone: 9-12?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Flowers resemble a burning sigar. Origin - Mexico, Jamaica. Beautiful everblooming small shrub 1-2" tall that can be used as a perfect groundcover. Great butterfly attractor. Very hight drought tolerance.


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