Cuphea Purple Passion (Cuphea lanceolata) - A tall growing annual with unique velvety purple flowers and sticky stems much like petunia. Flowers have two upper petals and four smaller lower petals. A long summer blooming species that makes an ideal cut flower. A prolific producer of blooms well into October. Highly attractive to a wide variety of pollinators including hummingbirds.
50 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Press the seeds lightly into the soil or seed-starting medium. Do not cover since they require full light for germination. Keep moist daily using a spray bottle. Seeds can be directly sown after frost date but soil temperatures must be consistently at or above 20 C. Expect germination in 8-14 days. Plant in full sun - partial shade.
Days to Germination: 8 - 14
Plant Spacing: 18" (45cm)
Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)
Features:
Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds
