Melinda Myers

Bat Plant

Botanical Name

Cuphea llavea

Hardiness

Zones 9 to 12

Height

18 to 30 inches

Width

24 to 36 inches

Flowers

Spring thru Frost: red with purple or black

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Sow seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost
• Cuphea is tolerant of heat and humidity
• Maintain moist soil for best performance
• Pinch back plants for fuller form and stronger stems

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Totally Tempted^TM - mounded 12 inches
• Flemenco Samba^TM - mounded 1 to 3 feet
• Tiny Mice - 10 to 14 inches, bright red flowers, heat and drought tolerant