2 Bat Face Cuphea Live Plants – 4–6" Tall – Cuphea llavea – Purple Red Flowers

Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is a colorful flowering perennial admired for its distinctive purple and red blooms that resemble a bat's face. This compact ornamental produces an extended display of tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season.

This listing includes two live Bat Face Cuphea starter plants, each measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall at the time of shipping. These rooted starter plants are ideal for patio containers, hanging baskets, garden borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Quantity: 2 Live Plants

Approx. Shipping Height: 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping

Plant Form: Rooted Starter Plants

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 2 live Bat Face Cuphea plants
• Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping
• Botanical name: Cuphea llavea
• Unique purple and red tubular flowers
• Compact flowering perennial
• Excellent for patio pots, hanging baskets, and garden borders
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for USDA Zones 9–11 (grow as an annual in cooler climates)

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 2 Live Bat Face Cuphea Plants
• Growing Media
• Rooted Starter Plants

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Bat Face Cuphea
Scientific Name: Cuphea llavea
Plant Type: Flowering Perennial
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple and Red Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive two live Bat Face Cuphea starter plants, each approximately 4–6 inches tall.

2. Why is it called Bat Face Cuphea?
The unique purple and red flowers resemble the face of a bat, giving this variety its common name.

3. Can Bat Face Cuphea be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs very well in patio pots, hanging baskets, and decorative containers.

4. Does this plant attract pollinators?
Yes. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
Bat Face Cuphea is generally perennial in USDA Zones 9–11 and can be grown as an annual in cooler regions.