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 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.

Cuphea viscosissima

Cuphea x purpurea

Cuphea x purpurea 'Avalon'

Cuphea x purpurea 'Firecracker'

Cuphea x purpurea 'Firefly'

Decodon verticillatus

Didiplis diandra

Duabanga grandiflora

Galpinia transvaalica

Heimia consists of deciduous shrubs characterized by small, smooth-edged leaves arranged in pairs. The plants produce flowers that can be yellow, purple, or blue, emerging from the axils of the leaves.

Heimia

Heimia myrtifolia

Heimia salicifolia is a robust shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features slender, willow-like foliage, with leaves measuring up to 5 centimeters in length. This plant produces individual yellow blooms, approximately 2.5 centimeters across, which appear in the leaf axils during the summer and early autumn seasons.

Heimia salicifolia

Lafoensia pacari

Lafoensia vandelliana

Lagerstroemia includes both deciduous and evergreen trees or shrubs characterized by simple leaves and conical clusters of flowers featuring frilled petals. Certain species are noted for their peeling bark, which adds visual interest.

Lagerstroemia

Lagerstroemia 'Acoma' is a substantial, upright deciduous shrub with a multi-stemmed structure, reaching approximately 3 meters tall. Its dark green oval foliage transforms to shades of red-purple in the fall. From summer into autumn, the plant produces abundant clusters of white flowers with ruffled petals, which are succeeded by round, dark brown seeds. The shrub features peeling bark in brown and grey, adding year-round texture. While it is semi-hardy, it may require winter protection in regions with colder temperatures.

Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

Lagerstroemia 'Apalachee'

Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

Lagerstroemia 'Basham's Party Pink'

Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi'

Lagerstroemia 'Caddo'

Lagerstroemia 'Cheyenne'

Lagerstroemia 'Chickasaw'

Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw' is an upright deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features distinctive peeling bark in shades of grey and brown, complemented by glossy, dark green leaves. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms, displaying vibrant shades of red and orange. During late summer, particularly after warm weather, this plant produces clusters of pink flowers with crinkled petals, each cluster measuring up to 20 centimeters in length. For optimal growth, it is best positioned against a sunny, sheltered wall and should be protected from frost in its early years, making it an excellent choice for mild climates.

Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw'

Lagerstroemia 'Comanche'

Lagerstroemia 'Coral Magic'

Lagerstroemia 'Dwarf Purple'

Lagerstroemia 'Hopi' is a compact, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that features an upright and spreading growth form. Its green leaves emerge in spring and transition to a mix of yellow, orange, and red hues in the fall. During the summer, this variety produces large clusters of bright pink flowers with crinkled petals at the tips of its branches. It serves well as a focal point in parks and garden settings.

Lagerstroemia 'Hopi'

Lagerstroemia 'Jd818'

Lagerstroemia 'Jd900'

Lagerstroemia 'Lipan'

Lagerstroemia 'Miami'

Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'

Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' is a rapidly growing, upright deciduous tree that can reach around 8 meters tall. It features distinctive cinnamon-brown bark that peels away to reveal a lighter grey-brown underneath. The tree boasts glossy dark green leaves that transform to shades of red and orange in the fall. In hot, dry summer conditions, it produces dense clusters of white flowers adorned with yellow stamens and fringed petals, giving them a soft appearance. This variety exhibits strong resistance to mildew.

Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'

Lagerstroemia 'Osage'

Lagerstroemia 'Pecos'

Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic'

Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke'

Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic'

Lagerstroemia 'Sarah's Favorite' is a compact, deciduous tree reaching a height of up to 6 meters. It features distinctive peeling bark in shades of grey and brown, along with glossy dark green leaves that provide notable autumn color. During the summer months, this variety produces large, conical clusters of white flowers.

Lagerstroemia 'Sarah's Favorite'

Lagerstroemia 'Sioux' is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that grows upright and spreads outward. It features bright green leaves that initially display bronze hues in the spring and shift to orange-red in the fall. In summer, it produces large clusters of bright pink flowers with crinkled petals at the tips of its stems.

Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'

Lagerstroemia 'Trured'

Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of about 4.5 meters. Its dark green leaves transform to a vibrant orange-red in the fall. In summer, the plant showcases clusters of coral-pink flowers with crinkled petals. The bark, which peels in shades of brown and grey, adds texture and visual interest year-round.

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