Totally Tempted Watermelon Wine Cuphea (Cuphea procumbens 'Totally Tempted Watermelon Wine')
KOO-fee-ah pro-KUM-benz 'Totally Tempted Watermelon Wine'
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Deciduous Perennial
(usually grown as an annual near you)
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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Available May 16
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Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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Available May 23
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Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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The self-cleaning, watermelon red blossoms of Totally Tempted™ Watermelon Wine™ keep right on coming from spring to fall, providing a continuous nectar source for our winged friends. |
Cuphea procumbens, commonly known as creeping waxweed, is a colorful herbaceous plant native to southern Mexico, with occasional occurrences in North America, particularly in Massachusetts. This perennial is characterized by its vibrant flowers, which can range in color from blue to purple and pink to red, and its simple, opposite leaves that are entire and lanceolate in shape. Cuphea procumbens typically thrives in wetland margins, meadows, and disturbed habitats, making it adaptable to various environments. The plant is notable for its bilaterally symmetrical flowers, which feature six petals and a unique hypanthium structure . While it is primarily found in its native range, it has also been reported as a garden escape in some areas, indicating its potential for naturalization outside its original habitat.
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Cons
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
8 - 16 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
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Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
9a - 11b
(Usually hardy to 20° F)
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Tags |
Annual in Chicago, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Filler, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to North America, Normal Soil, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Acidic Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Bloom Period |
Spring to Fall
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Flower Color |
Pink / Red
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Photos of This with...
Surefire White Whopper Begonia,
Totally Tempted Watermelon Wine Cuphea,
Diamond Snow Spurge,
ColorBlaze Strawberry Drop Coleus,
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