Looking for a plant with a little Halloween personality? Bat-Faced Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) gets its name from its distinctive flowers, which feature dark purple centers and bright red petals that resemble tiny bat faces.
This colorful plant typically grows about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide and can bloom through spring, summer, and fall. In the Coachella Valley, it performs best in locations with afternoon or filtered shade.
Bat-Faced Cuphea can be a colorful alternative to seasonal bedding plants. Like all new landscape plants, it will need regular watering while becoming established, with irrigation adjusted based on weather, exposure, and soil conditions.
With its unusual flowers and seasonal appeal, Bat-Faced Cuphea is a fun choice for adding a little Halloween spirit to your October landscape.
Source: Lush & Efficient at cvwd.org
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