Bat Face, St Peter Plant
Scientific Name: Cuphea llavea Lex.
Synonym: Cuphea barbigera, Parsonsia llavea
Family: Lythraceae
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Mexico (Michoacan)
Growth Habits: Tender perennial to 24 inches tall (60 cm), 3 feet spread (90 cm)
Watering Needs: Abundant water at the hot of the summer, regular water the rest of the year.
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in the spring
The flowers are red with a black spot in the middle, which somewhat looks like a bat.
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