Cat.No | FL-517 |
Product Name | Cuphea viscosissima |
Inventory | In stock |
Seeds per Packet (Approx.) | 142 |
Genus | Cuphea |
Species | viscosissima |
Family | Lythraceae |
English Name | Clammy Cuphea, Bat Face, Blue Waxweed |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Flower Color | Purple/Lavender |
Florescence | June, July, August, September |
Lighting Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Sheltered Sun |
Soil Type Requirement | Chalk, Sand, Loam |
Soil Acidity Requirement | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
Moisture Requirement | Well-drained |
Applicable for | Summer Bedding |
Sowing Temperature Advice | 18-20°C |
Sowing Spacing Advice | 50 cm |
Estimated Germination Days | 8-10 days |
Synonym | C. petiolata |
An annual plant native to North America. Its stems and leaves are covered with a sticky purple fuzz. In bloom it bears paniculate inflorescences that are dark purple or violet in color.
The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.
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