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Annuals

Cuphea llavea

Bat-faced cuphea

Flamenco Samba selection pictured as an example; selections and colors vary. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Small, open flowers have the distinctive two-petaled ‘bat face’ shape. Colors vary among selections, from purple-and-red to deep burgundy. This bushy, warm-season plant adds close-up interest to sunny containers and borders, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 12–18 in. as an annual tall × 12–18 in. wide
Water: Regular moisture; well-drained soil
Bloom: Spring, summer, fall

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99
6"$9.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Needs good drainage; avoid standing water.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Growing & care

Pruning: Pinch young growing tips to encourage branching.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.