Totally Tempted™ cuphea (Cuphea llavea Totally Tempted™) KOO-fee-ah LAY-vee-ah Genus:  Cuphea

Totally Tempted™ cuphea  has nonstop, bright red summer flowers that don't need deadheading. It doesn't mind summer heat and has a more compact habit than most cultivars in this species, growing to just a foot tall and a little wider.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

C. llavea is native to Mexico. Its showy flowers are said to resemble a bat's face. Attracts hummingbirds.

Care: 

Provide full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates some drought.

Problems: 

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies.          

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Red Uses Beds and Borders, Container Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Annuals