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Frosted Violets™ cuphea

Cuphea procumbens

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Overview

The Cuphea procumbens is a compact annual with green foliage and small violet-purple flowers softly rimmed in blush pink. Frosted Violets™ cuphea grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches in a tidy mound. Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for best bloom. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Frosted Violets™ cuphea grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches in a tidy mound
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for best bloomFrosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsFrosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — commonly referred to as Frosted Violets™ cupheaFrosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — is a heat-loving annual with a polishedFrosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — mounded habit and a remarkably generous bloom seasonFrosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Part of the Proven Winners® lineup+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.6666667–1.3333334 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lythraceae

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Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Frosted Violets™ cuphea grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches in a tidy mound
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for best bloom
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — commonly referred to as Frosted Violets™ cuphea
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — is a heat-loving annual with a polished
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — mounded habit and a remarkably generous bloom season
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Part of the Proven Winners® lineup
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — this selection carries petite

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