Botanical Name: Cuphea llavea

Common Names: Batface, Bat Face, or Mickey Mouse

Plant type: Perennial Herb

Zone: 8 - 11

Light: Sun to light shade

Size: Eighteen inches

Water: Water frequently especially when first transplated - tolerates dry soil

Soil: Well drained soil

Propagation: Cuttings

Bloom: Red petals/purple base

Note: A special nectar attractant and source for larger butterflies, Sulphur butterflies, and Swallowtail butterflies.

Note: Hummingbirds enjoy this plant.