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Cuphea
micropetala
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Cuphea micropetal attracts hummingbirds
like no other, the hummers have
wars over the flowers of this plant. The long tubular flowers of
Cuphea micropetala are perfectly suited for their long bills. The
colors draw them in as well.. I have seen 5 hummingbirds in one big
dog fight to see who gets sipping rights of the nectar of these
flowers, and they are prolific nectar producers. This is a must for
the hummingbird garden.
The plants slowly
spread by runners. Because they are woody it is hard to push them
back. They are hardy into the teens but the above ground growth will
die back in the mid 20's. The main blooming season is in the late
summer and Fall. In colder areas the first frost can come before the
flowers open.
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