Cuphea ignea

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Description

This perennial will grow 1'-2' tall and has attractive green foliage with slender red flowers. It will do best in partial shade to full sun and moist soil.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

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