Sign In 
Get Premium Hooker’s Cuphea
(Cuphea hookeriana)
Hooker’s Cuphea (Cuphea hookeriana)
/
/
Dick Culbert
CC BY 2.0
Image By:
Dick Culbert
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 2.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Dick Culbert | License Type: CC BY 2.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 | Uploader: McZusatz | Publisher: Wikipedia Commons
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Shoreline, Washington
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 14" - 132" | 41" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 70°F - 106°F | 74°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 15°F - 71°F | 35°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Cuphea hookeriana, commonly known as Hooker’s Cuphea, is an evergreen shrub native to open woodlands and scrub areas in Central America and Mexico. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters), making it a compact plant suitable for small garden spaces. Hooker’s Cuphea has a bushy habit with lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. It produces tubular, pink flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, blooming prolifically throughout the year in suitable climates.
This plant is valued for its long flowering season and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in border plantings, as a ground cover, or in containers. Hooker’s Cuphea thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. It is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Hooker’s Cuphea is not known to be invasive and is a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking continuous color.CC BY-SA 4.0
This plant is valued for its long flowering season and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in border plantings, as a ground cover, or in containers. Hooker’s Cuphea thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. It is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Hooker’s Cuphea is not known to be invasive and is a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking continuous color.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Fire Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands and scrub areas in Central America and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Cuphea hookeriana, Cuphea hookeriana var. hookeriana, Cuphea pringlei, Cuphea hookeriana f. foliosa, Cuphea hookeriana f. polysperma, Cuphea roezlii, Cuphea cinnabarina, Cuphea cinnabarina subsp. atrosanguinea, Cuphea cinnabarina var. atrosanguinea
GBIF Accepted Name: Cuphea hookeriana Walp.