Cuphea includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs, frequently characterized by sticky hairs. The leaves are arranged oppositely and are simple in structure. The flowers are tubular, featuring a prominent calyx and diminutive petals.

Cuphea

Cuphea 'Cubro'

Cuphea 'Cubvi'PBR

Cuphea 'Cuco'PBR

Cuphea 'Cuped'PBR

Cuphea 'David Verity'

Cuphea 'Harlequin'

Cuphea 'Lilac Belle'

Cuphea 'Mickey Mouse'

Cuphea 'Minnie Mouse'

Cuphea 'Plum Mist'

Cuphea 'Purple Star'

Cuphea 'Regal Purple'

Cuphea 'Summer Medley'

Cuphea 'Torpedo'

Cuphea Cuphoric Pink ('Cunapibi'PBR)

Cuphea Vermillionaire, often referred to as the 'Firecracker' or 'Cigar' plant, is a low-growing, spreading perennial that sheds its leaves in the colder months. It features narrow, dark green leaves and produces tubular flowers that are pale yellow with red bases and lighter green tips. This plant blooms continuously from May through November and is resilient in both high temperatures and dry conditions.

Cuphea Vermillionaire ('Cupver')

Cuphea Vienco Lavender ('Vienco Lavender')

Cuphea aequipetala

Cuphea aff. hookeriana

Cuphea blepharophylla

Cuphea blepharophylla 'Red'

Cuphea blepharophylla 'Rose'

Cuphea blepharophylla 'Violet'

Cuphea bracteata

Cuphea caeciliae

Cuphea compacta

Cuphea cyanea

Cuphea cyanea 'Shrimpy'

Cuphea glutinosa

Cuphea hirtella

Cuphea hyssopifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that reaches up to 45 cm in height and has a bushy, spreading habit. It features narrow, lanceolate leaves in a deep green hue. The plant produces small clusters of flowers that measure approximately 1 cm across, displaying shades of light purple, pink, or white.

Cuphea hyssopifolia

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Alba'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Magenta Border'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Riverdene Gold'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Rob's Mauve'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Rosea'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Rosegarden'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Southern Border'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu01y'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu02y'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu03'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu13'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu14'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu15'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu16'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu21'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu22'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu29'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu30'PBR

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu37'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu38'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu39'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu40'

Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Ung Cu41'

Cuphea hyssopifolia Floriglory ('Ung Cu34'PBR)

Cuphea hyssopifolia Itsy Bitsy ('Monga')

Cuphea hyssopifolia Lemon Squash ('Kkcuphls')

Cuphea hyssopifolia Myrtis Dark Purple ('Florcumy01'PBR) (Myrtis Series)

Cuphea hyssopifolia Myrtis Deep Pink ('Florcumy07'PBR) (Myrtis Series)

Cuphea hyssopifolia Myrtis White ('Florcumy04'PBR) (Myrtis Series)

Cuphea hyssopifolia pale flowered

Cuphea hyssopifolia pink-flowered

Cuphea hyssopifolia red-flowered

Cuphea hyssopifolia white-flowered

Cuphea ignea is a low-growing evergreen sub-shrub, reaching heights of up to 40 cm. It features elongated, lanceolate leaves and produces tubular flowers that are primarily scarlet with black tips and white edges.

Cuphea ignea

Cuphea ignea 'Alba'

Cuphea ignea 'Eiszapfen'

Cuphea ignea 'Matchless'

Cuphea ignea 'Roxy' is a compact, spreading perennial that is typically cultivated as an annual. It reaches a height of approximately 45 cm and features lance-shaped, glossy dark green foliage. From midsummer until the onset of frost, this plant produces small, tubular flowers that are ruby-red with pinkish-lilac tips.

Cuphea ignea 'Roxy'

Cuphea ignea 'Triple C'

Cuphea ignea 'Variegata' (v)

Cuphea lanceolata

Cuphea lanceolata 'Purple Attraction'

Cuphea lanceolata 'Purple Passion' is a bushy subshrub that typically reaches heights of 70 to 80 cm. Its stems are purple and sticky, supporting lanceolate to oval-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 cm in length and exhibit a mid-green hue. From midsummer through mid-autumn, this plant produces long-flowering, solitary flowers that are velvety dark purple. Each flower features six petals, with two prominent upper petals and four smaller ones.

Cuphea lanceolata 'Purple Passion'

Cuphea lanceolata var. silenoides

Cuphea llavea

Cuphea llavea 'Cardinal'

Cuphea llavea 'Georgia Scarlet'

Cuphea llavea 'Vieburg'PBR

Cuphea llavea 'Vielav'PBR

Cuphea llavea 'Viepur'PBR

Cuphea llavea var. miniata

Cuphea macrophylla hort.

Cuphea maculata

Cuphea melvilla

Cuphea micropetala

Cuphea nelsoni

Cuphea orange-flowered

Cuphea oreophila

Cuphea petiolata

Cuphea pinetorum

Cuphea pink-flowered

Cuphea procumbens

Cuphea procumbens Rico Red ('Ri Reeda')

Cuphea procumbens Sweet Talk Lavender Splash ('Pas1169712') (Sweet Talk Series)

Cuphea violacea

Cuphea viscosissima is a bushy, half-hardy annual characterized by its purple blooms that appear continuously from summer through autumn. Both the leaves and stems of this plant have a sticky texture.