Cuphea
(sold as Starlight)
Family: Lythraceae
Common name: FALSE HEATHER
Native to: Mexico
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
pink, red, secondary color present, violet
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f, zone 12 above +40 f
Temp. range: +30 to above +40 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
