Torpedo Cuphea is a compact flowering plant that earns its name from its distinctive torpedo shaped blooms, which arrive in abundance from summer through fall. Hardy in zone 9, this cultivar grows just 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, making it surprisingly easy to fit into tight garden spaces. The plant thrives in full sun with moderate water and shows impressive drought tolerance once established, yet flowers more prolifically with consistent moisture. Its ability to attract pollinators means your garden stays alive with activity all season long.
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Full Sun
Moderate
9-9
18in H x 12in W
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Torpedo Cuphea delivers months of unusual, nectar rich blooms in shades that draw hummingbirds and bees from June through November. The compact, tidy growth habit and drought tolerant nature mean you can tuck it into containers, borders, or gaps without fussy maintenance. Its small spacing requirement (just 1 inch between plants) lets gardeners create dense, flowering displays in remarkably small footprints.
Torpedo Cuphea is grown as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for its summer and fall color in gardens and containers. Its compact stature and long bloom season make it well suited to border plantings, pollinator gardens, and container arrangements where extended flowering is desired.
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