Bat-Faced Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) - Pack of 2 (TWO) - 5-9" Live Plants - Unique Red & Purple Bat Flowers

What You Will Receive: You will receive a pack of 2 healthy Bat-Faced Cuphea starter plants, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. These vigorous, well-rooted plugs are shipped ready to transplant, offering a fun and affordable way to add one of the most unique flowers in the botanical world to your garden.

Whimsical "Bat" Blooms: Start a conversation with every visitor. As the name suggests, each flower bears an uncanny resemblance to a tiny bat face, featuring a vibrant red tubular "face" and deep purple ruffled "ears." These charming, quirky blooms cover the plant relentlessly, creating a fun visual display that delights kids and adults alike.

The Ultimate Hummingbird Lure: Transform your patio into a wildlife sanctuary. The tubular shape of the Cuphea flower is biologically designed for hummingbirds and butterflies. Planting this 2-pack creates a high-energy feeding station that will keep pollinators buzzing around your yard all season long.

Versatile "Spiller" for Containers: Upgrade your hanging baskets. With its semi-trailing, bushy growth habit, the Bat-Faced Cuphea looks spectacular spilling over the edges of hanging baskets, window boxes, or tall patio pots. It also serves as a fantastic, low-growing border in sunny flower beds.

Heat & Drought Warrior: Enjoy lush blooms even in the dog days of summer. Native to Mexico, this plant is highly heat-tolerant and drought-resistant once established. It thrives in the scorching sun when other annuals wither, making it a low-maintenance choice for hot climates.

Main Color: Red/Purple (Bi-color)
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) to Partial sun (4-6 hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering (Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Perennial), 4-8 (Annual)
Mature Height: In containers: 12-18 inches, In ground: 18-24 inches
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (if well-draining), Silt soil

Care Instructions:
Arrival: Unbox immediately. Soak roots in water for 20 mins if dry. Planting: Dig hole 2x root width. Plant crown level with soil surface. Light: FULL SUN is best for heavy flowering. Partial shade is okay in very hot deserts. Water: Keep soil moist for the first 2 weeks. Once established, allow top 1" to dry. Feed: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks for max blooms. Pruning: Pinch tips if plant gets leggy to make it bushier.